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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government

Question 10 • 26/27 GOVERNMENT

Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

Answer
A
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
B
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury’s appointment.
C
It said that James Madison’s actions were unconstitutional.
D
It limited the Constitution’s power to affect Marbury’s case.

Explanation

The Judiciary Act of 1789 created the federal court system and included a provision that Marbury’s lawyers believed let the Supreme Court issue a writ of mandamus in his case. That gave Marbury a way to ask the Court to order Secretary of State James Madison to deliver his commission. The act did not itself confirm Marbury’s appointment or declare Madison’s actions unconstitutional.

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