History of the United States I / Unit 17 USH1 2403 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Judicial Review Established
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The idea
Marshall's opinion in Marbury against Madison established that the Court may review and possibly nullify the actions of Congress and the president.
In practice
Marbury himself never receiving the commission he sued to obtain.
Where people slip
Unit 08 covers the case. The power was claimed in an opinion that denied the plaintiff his remedy, which is why nobody could appeal it.
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