Presents a brief profile of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case and decision between William Marbury and newly appointed Secretary of State James Madison that would alter the balance of power among the three branches of government.
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The decision of this court is -- The politics of Marbury v. Madison -- Chief Justice John Marshall -- Adams and Marbury -- Jefferson and Madison -- The Supreme Court in 1803 -- The Federal Court system, 1789-1803 -- Trial of Marbury v. Madison -- The decision -- Judicial review since Marbury.