11 Most Famous Court Cases in America

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11. Marbury v. Madison – 1803 (4/10 points).

James Madison, the Secretary of the State at the time, went against William Marbury who petitioned the Supreme Court to force Madison to deliver documents establishing him as Justice of the Peace. It showed the power of the US Constitution over any other legislation or act of Congress.

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