American Studies 1020 Study Guide - Final Guide: Embargo Act Of 1807, William Marbury

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Age of jefferson: the election of 1800 was truly revolutionary because it was the first time power had peacefully been passed from the federalist to the republicans. Court history because it was the first u. s. supreme court case to apply the principle of judicial review which the power of federal courts to void acts of. The decision played a key role in making the supreme court a separate branch of government on par with. Adams, during his last weeks as president, passed justices of peace for the district of columbia, whose commissions were approved by the senate and signed by the president, but the commissions were never delivered. When jefferson took office, he ordered his secretary of state, james. William marbury, one of the appointees, petitioned the supreme court, compelling madison to show cause to why he should not receive his commission.