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CityUponAHill Ch7 p2

City Upon a HIll Chapter 7 Part 2

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Alien and Sedition Acts Laws passed by Congress in 1798 to try and stifle the seditious writings of French propagandists against the neutrality of the United States with regards to the French and British War
Marbury v. Madison Supreme court case in which judicial review was established.
Original Jurisdiction The authority of a court to hear certain kinds of cases first instead of waiting for those cases to be tried in a lower court.
Judiciary Act of 1789 Congressional act passed in 1789 to form the federal court system and authorize the writs of mandamus.
Lame Duck The time between the election of a new political official and when they take office. Refers specifically to the outgoing official’s frequent lack of influence or power during that period.
Midnight Appointments Judiciary appointments of Federalist judges made by Federalist president John Adams shortly before he left office, in response to the Democratic-Republican victory in the Congress and Presidency.
William Marbury A midnight appointment by John Adams, Marbury sued Secretary of State James Madison for delivery of his commission, which was being withheld by order of President Jefferson.
Writ of Mandamus A court document forcing an action by a certain party.
Judicial Review Power of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of laws.
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