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Marbury v. Madison (1803) (Middle School)
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- Last updated: April 3, 2024
- Grade level: Middle School (6-8)
- Theme(s): Federalism and States' Rights, Judicial Review, Presidential Powers and Separation of Powers, Supreme Court/Judicial Branch
- Issue Area(s): Not set
- U.S. Supreme Court: AP Gov't and Politics Course Case, LandmarkCases.org Case
- U.S. Constitution: Articles 1-6
This landmark case from 1803 tackled the following question: Does the Supreme Court have the power to order Madison to deliver the papers?
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