This lesson explores the case that established the power the Supreme Court has today. Students will learn how the decision in Marbury v. Madison influenced the structure of the third branch, and how the Court's use of judicial review can be interpreted as activism or restraint.

Concepts

checks and balances, judicial review

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Additional Tags

constitution, supreme court, icivics: judicial review

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Classroom Considerations

• Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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