POLS 1337 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Robert Bork, Judiciary, Merrick Garland
17 Nov 2016
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Judicial power and authority-courts are less beholden to public opinion. Judicial review-authority to decide whether actions taken by any government or individual is constitutional, established in marbury v. Madison: marbury v. madison(1803)-courts are responsible for ensuring the us constitution is not violated. William marbury was appointed to serve as justice of the peace for. Washington dc and was never given appointment (certificate) before the new administration took office. Case went to the supreme court because of. Judiciary act of 1789 where marbury wanted a writ of mandamus. Justice john marshall said that the sc was the wrong court for the writ of mandamus. Marshall said the judiciary act of 1789 was in conflict with the constitutions article 3. Criminal law law that deals with conduct considered harmful to peace and safety of society. Each state has its own criminal law compiled in its own penal code. State courts resolve the majority of criminal lawsuits.
