1803-+Marbury+v.+Madison


 * __Summary__** -

In 1801, Thomas Jefferson, new President of the United States of America, asked James Madison, Secretary of State, to withhold the appointment of Justice of Peace from William Marbury. Marbury asked the Supreme Court to make Madison give him his appointment. The Supreme Court ruled in 1803 that to declare an act of Congress was unconstitutional. This established the first doctrine of judicial review. Marbury never did receive his commission though. Supreme Court became the final rule on what the Constitution means.

**__Impact on Education__** -

Constitution is the law of land and that it pertains to the rights of student in the school system.



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