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Summarize the major points in Justice Gibson's critique of Chief Justice Marshall's position in Eakin v. Raub (1825).

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Chief Justice Marshall's opinion in Marbury v. Madison contains the following two sentences: "The question, whether an act, repugnant to the constitution, can become the law of the land, is a question deeply interesting to the United States; but, happily, not of an intricacy proportioned to its interest. It seems only necessary to recognize certain principles, supposed to have been long and well established, to decide it." Discuss.

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In the "Letters of Brutus," New York's Robert Yates laid out his views on what could be expected from the proposed Supreme Court of the United States that would become part of the new national government if the Constitution were ratified. In what way or ways were Yates's views confirmed by the Supreme Court's decision in Chisholm v. Georgia (1793) and Marbury v. Madison (1803) and in the circumstances surrounding those cases? In what way or ways were Yates's views refuted by those decisions and in the circumstances surrounding those cases?

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Yates's views on the proposed Supreme Court of the United States were confirmed in several ways by the decisions in Chisholm v. Georgia (1793) and Marbury v. Madison (1803) and the circumstances surrounding those cases. In Chisholm v. Georgia, the Supreme Court affirmed the right of individuals to sue states in federal court, which aligned with Yates's concern that the Court would have too much power over the states. Additionally, in Marbury v. Madison, the Court asserted its power of judicial review, allowing it to declare acts of Congress unconstitutional, which was in line with Yates's fear of the Court becoming too powerful and potentially overruling the other branches of government. However, Yates's views were also refuted in some ways by the decisions and circumstances surrounding those cases. In Chisholm v. Georgia, the backlash against the Court's decision ultimately led to the ratification of the Eleventh Amendment, which limited the Court's jurisdiction over cases involving states. This demonstrated that the states had the ability to push back against the Court's decisions, contrary to Yates's fears of unchecked power. Additionally, in Marbury v. Madison, while the Court did assert its power of judicial review, it also established the principle of judicial restraint, indicating that the Court would not overstep its bounds and would defer to the other branches of government when appropriate. Overall, while some of Yates's concerns about the Supreme Court were confirmed by the decisions in Chisholm v. Georgia and Marbury v. Madison, the circumstances surrounding those cases also demonstrated that there were mechanisms in place to prevent the Court from becoming too powerful and that it would exercise restraint in its use of judicial review.

Define the power of judicial review as exercised by courts in the United States.

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The power of judicial review as exercised by courts in the United States refers to the authority of the judiciary, particularly the Supreme Court, to interpret the Constitution and to invalidate laws or governmental actions that are found to be unconstitutional. This power is not explicitly stated in the Constitution itself but was established by the landmark Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison in 1803, under the leadership of Chief Justice John Marshall. Through judicial review, the courts can examine the actions of the legislative and executive branches of government and determine whether they are in accordance with the Constitution. If a law or executive action is deemed to conflict with the Constitution, the judiciary has the power to declare it void. This serves as a check and balance on the powers of the other branches of government, ensuring that no branch exceeds the authority granted to it by the Constitution. Judicial review is a fundamental aspect of the constitutional system of government in the United States, as it helps to maintain the rule of law and protect individual rights against potential overreach by the government. It also ensures that the Constitution remains the supreme law of the land, guiding the interpretation and application of laws across the country.

Robert Yates was _____.


A) signer of the Declaration of independence
B) author of the Letters of Brutus
C) Alexander Hamilton's uncle
D) a Virginian

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In Eakin v. Raub (1825), Justice John Bannister Gibson of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania wrote what many regard as the most effective rebuttal to Chief Justice John Marshall's defense of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison (1803). Identify, explain, and assess three of the points Gibson makes against Marshall's position.

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In Eakin v. Raub (1825), Justice John Bannister Gibson of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania made several compelling arguments against Chief Justice John Marshall's defense of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison (1803). First, Gibson argued that the power of judicial review was not explicitly granted to the federal judiciary in the Constitution. He pointed out that the Constitution only mentions the power of judicial review in Article III, which outlines the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and does not explicitly grant the power to declare laws unconstitutional. Gibson contended that Marshall's interpretation of the Constitution to include the power of judicial review was a stretch and not supported by the text of the Constitution. Second, Gibson criticized Marshall's assertion that the judiciary had the ultimate authority to interpret the Constitution. He argued that this would give the judiciary unchecked power and undermine the principle of separation of powers. Gibson believed that the power of judicial review should be shared among the three branches of government, as each branch has a duty to uphold the Constitution. He emphasized the importance of checks and balances in preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful. Finally, Gibson questioned the wisdom of giving the federal judiciary the power to strike down laws passed by the elected representatives of the people. He argued that this could lead to an undemocratic and unaccountable judiciary making decisions that should be left to the democratic process. Gibson believed that the people's elected representatives were better suited to make laws and that the judiciary should only intervene in cases where a law clearly violated the Constitution. Overall, Gibson's arguments against Marshall's defense of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison were persuasive and raised important questions about the proper role of the judiciary in interpreting and upholding the Constitution. While Marshall's decision in Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review, Gibson's criticisms highlighted the potential dangers of giving the judiciary too much power and the need for a balanced approach to constitutional interpretation.

In Scott v. Sandford, on what part of the Constitution did Chief Justice Taney rely in invalidating the Missouri Compromise? _____


A) Article I
B) Article IV
C) First Amendment
D) Fifth Amendment

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Roger Taney was named Chief Justice by


A) Abraham Lincoln
B) Andrew Jackson
C) Andrew Johnson
D) Martin Van Buren

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Who won the case of Marbury v. Madison?


A) Alexander Hamilton
B) John Marshall
C) William Marbury
D) James Madison

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On what basis did Justice Gibson believe that state courts were authorized by the U.S. Constitution to exercise judicial review?

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Robert Yates believed _____.


A) that the Supreme Court would practice judicial review
B) that the Constitution protected the rights of the states
C) that the meaning of the Constitution was fixed
D) that judges could be trusted to decide cases correctly

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Aside from the basic arguments, explore the implications of judicial review as a major component of American government.

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Judicial review, as a major component of...

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Any prospective Supreme Court justice testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee will profess an intention to "interpret the Constitution" if confirmed. A revealing follow-up question would be to ask the nominee what precisely is meant by "the Constitution." Drawing examples from three cases you have studied in this course, write an essay illustrating how justices may differ over "the Constitution" that is being interpreted. Your examples should illuminate at least three different understandings of what "the Constitution" may be.

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When it comes to interpreting the Consti...

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Marbury v. Madison and Scott v. Sandford, separated by 54 years, were the first and second occasions when the Supreme Court invalidated an act of Congress. In the opinion of many constitutional scholars, the Dred Scott decision seems to signify or embody a significant expansion of judicial review, when compared to Marbury. Do you agree? Support your answer with at least three points.

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The introductory essay for Chapter Two contains a section that discusses "Approaches to Constitutional Interpretation." The section presents four such approaches. What are these four approaches? Explain how each one is illustrated by a Supreme Court opinion (majority, dissenting or concurring) that has been assigned thus far in the course.

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From 1803 until 1857, Marbury v. Madison (1803) and Scott v. Sandford (1857) were the only instances in which the Supreme Court invalidated an act of Congress. Yet, as examples of judicial review, the two decisions appear vastly different. Identify and explain two ways in which this might be so.

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Explain and evaluate Chief Justice Marshall's reasoning in support of the Supreme Court's assumption of the power of judicial review in Marbury v. Madison (1803). Focus not on the facts of the case, but rather on the assumption of judicial review (both in this case and in principle).

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In Marbury v. Madison (1803), Chief Just...

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Among the several approaches to constitutional interpretation, which ones were used in Marbury v. Madison? Explain.

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In Federalist, No. 78, _____ argued that the judiciary would be the "least dangerous branch."


A) James Madison
B) John Jay
C) Benjamin Franklin
D) Alexander Hamilton

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Section 5 of the Fourteenth Amendment grants Congress the authority to legislate in the field of _____.


A) eminent domain
B) criminal law
C) civil rights
D) international relations

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