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FMHS LEAP
LEAP 1st Court Cases
8
History
Not Applicable
02/24/2005

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Marbury v Madison
Definition
1803-Marbury was justice of peace in Washington DC. James Madison took his job under his office. Marbury sued Madison and John Marshall ruled against Marbury. Judicial Review.
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McCulloch v. Maryland
Definition
1819-Maryland tried to tax a branch of federal bank but John Marshall said it was unconstitutional. The power to tax is the power to destroy.
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Cohens V. Virginia
Definition
1821-Cohens accused of illegally selling lottery tickets. Marshall asserted fedral power by reviewing case
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Gibbons v. Ogden
Definition
1824-New York tried to control waterway. Marshall said all interstate commerce controlled by federal government. Steamboat case
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Fletcher v. Peck
Definition
1810-Georgia legislator swayed by bribery. Sold 35 million acres to private speculators. New legislator tried to cancel legislation but Marshall said that they couldn't interfere with contracts.
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Dartmouth College v. Woodward
Definition
1819-New Hampshire tried to change charter given to Datmouth college but Marshall said they couldn't interfere with a contract.
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Cherokee Nation v. Georgia
Definition
1831-Georgia declares the Cherokee tribal council illegal. Cherokee appeal to supreme court, but Jackson refuses to listen to court decision
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Commonwealth v. Hunt
Definition
1842-Ruled that labor unions were not unconstitutional provided that their methods were honorable and peaceful.
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