Name: Marbury v. Madison
Duration: 203
Description: What happened in the 1803 United States court case between William Marbury and James Madison? What affect did it have on the young nation?

What happened in the 1803 United States court case between William Marbury and James Madison? What affect did it have on the young nation?

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Marbury v. Madison

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