Marbury versus Madison: Documents and Commentary

Marbury versus Madison: Documents and Commentary

Description

Marbury versus Madison combines documents and analytical essays timed for the bicentennial year (2003) of one of the most important Supreme Court cases. This timely collection will explain:

  • the constitutional, political, philosophical background to judicial review
  • the historical record leading to this landmark case
  • the impact of the decision since 1803
  • its impact on the world stage, especially for new and emerging democratic nations.

Also includes a listing of all the Supreme Court cases citing Marbury an an annotated Marbury v. Madison.

ISBN

9781568027197

Publication Date

2002

Publisher

CQ Press

City

Washington, DC

Keywords

William Marbury, 1761-1835, James Madison, 1751-1836, separation of powers, judicial review

Disciplines

Constitutional Law

Comments

Landmark Events in U.S. History Series.

Marbury versus Madison: Documents and Commentary

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