2006-10-07 13:02:32 · 8 answers · asked by sexytamera 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
In the case that holds your book
2006-10-07 13:04:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you're talking about Marbury v. Madison and the idea of judicial review. That was the first time the supreme court struck down a law for being unconstitutional. Must have been some activist judges.
2006-10-07 13:20:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES
WILLIAM MARBURY
v.
JAMES MADISON, Secretary of State of the United States.
February Term, 1803
Thus, the particular phraseology of the constitution of the United States confirms and strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law repugnant to the constitution is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument
2006-10-07 13:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by Reindeer_Breath 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the 1792 Militia Act, every citizen is required to own a gun, so I don't doubt that there are other laws that have been forgotten.
2006-10-07 13:07:46 · answer #4 · answered by Jack S. Buy more ammo! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Marbury v. Madison, arguably the most important USSC decision.
2006-10-07 14:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What case was that?
2006-10-07 13:09:48 · answer #6 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow. I'd like to know that one myself!
2006-10-07 13:04:10 · answer #7 · answered by Paladin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rephrase your question please, and try typing it out in English. Pretty please
2006-10-07 13:10:14 · answer #8 · answered by Mike Honcho 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋