This case rendered the ability of the Supreme Court to issue writs of mandamus unconstitutional.
This case rendered the ability of the Supreme Court to issue writs of mandamus unconstitutional. This case involved a justice of the peace of Washington, D.C.'s "midnight appointment" by John Adams. As a result of this case, Chief Justice John Marshall established the doctrine of judicial review. For 10 points, identify this 1803 Supreme Court case involving the future fourth President of the United States.
This case rendered the ability of the Supreme Court to issue writs of mandamus unconstitutional.
{Marbury} v. Madison [or Madison v. {Marbury}]