Federal Powers - Marbury v. Madison (11 Feb 1803 Jahr – 24 Feb 1803 Jahr)

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Cause:
- Thomas Jefferson withheld William Marbury a judgeship commission that was formalized but never delivered before Jefferson's inauguration

Effect:
- Supreme Court struck down act of Congress as unconstitutional
- decision created doctrine of judicial review
- set up Supreme Court of U.S. as chief interpreter of Constitution

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