Judicial Review: Brought to You by Marbury v. Madison


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Learn about the famous Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, which established the principle of judicial review. In this interactive tutorial, you'll examine the details of the case and its important legacy in American history.

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Subject(s): Social Studies
Grade Level(s): 7
Intended Audience: Students
Instructional Time: 30 Minute(s)
Keywords: judicial review, Marbury v. Madison, James Madison, William Marbury, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, John Marshall, Supreme Court, Civics, tutorial, writ of mandamus
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Social Studies - Civics - Grades 6-8

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