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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Marshall's Court

Question 5 • SY 25-26_NJ-U.S. History I_McGeehan_MP2

William Marbury asked the Supreme Court to

Answer
A
appoint James Madison as justice of the peace.
B
make Madison live up to his contract.
C
force Madison to deliver his appointment.
D
stop Madison from operating steamboats in New York.

Explanation

William Marbury had been appointed a justice of the peace, but his commission had not been delivered. He asked the Supreme Court to order Secretary of State James Madison to deliver the appointment. Therefore, the correct choice is “force Madison to deliver his appointment.”

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