James Madison, you should have given Mr. Marbury that commission. However, it is not my problem, because it's beyond my powers to punish you. 'Cause lookey here at what I've got!
*gasp* It would be unconstitutional for him to write the writs of mandamus because of the Judiciary Act! Yess!
NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!
NOW WHO WILL HIRE ME?!
Marshall decided to chastise Madison, but pointed out he cannot punish him because the writs of mandamus said "we command". The Supreme Court's power was limited, they were only to interpret. This set a great example for many to follow.
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No, you can't get a job.
But the Constitution says all men are created equal!
Yes, well it also says a slave is 3/5 of a man.
After this case, the Supreme Court gained power. One of them being they had the final command on what the Constitution meant.
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A new law has been passed. If you are convicted you must tell us everything you know.
You can't do that. The Constitution says that if you have been convicted, you have the right to remain silent.
This case also established Judicial Review. The power to invalidate a law, act, or action made by the government, if it is deemed unconstitutional.
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