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Was a compromise reached between Marbury and Madison in the Marbury v Madison case?
Not exactly. A compromise implies two or more parties working together to achieve a solution that partially satisfies, and is acceptable to, each party. In Marbury v. Madison, Chief Justice Marshall made a unilateral decision that benefited the US Supreme Court, while simultaneously ensuring neither party to the dispute would challenge the outcome, because each side would be partially vindicated. In that sense, Marshall's decision masqueraded as a compromise without truly being one.
- The Court held Marbury and the other plaintiffs were entitled to their commissions because they had been properly issued and approved by the sitting President and Senate. However, the second part of the Court's ruling prevented the Supreme Court from ordering Jefferson and Madison deliver the commissions, requiring instead that the plaintiffs refile their case in a lower court. The plaintiffs didn't complain about the decision, but they never refiled the case.
- The Court also held that Congress had overstepped its constitutional authority by giving the Supreme Court original jurisdiction to issue writs of mandamus (orders compelling officials to take a specified action) to government officials. Marshall was emphatic that Article III designated specific classes of case over which the Supreme Court had original jurisdiction, and Congress could not change this fact with a simple act of legislation. Since the Court couldn't uphold a law that was repugnant to the Constitution, it declared Section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional and nullified it.
The Court's refusal to issue a writ of mandamus relieved the Jefferson administration of any obligation to deliver the commissions (which they had no intention of doing, anyway), and also removed the potential for similar future conflicts between the Judicial and Executive branches.
Marshall put Jefferson in the position of either having to object to a decision that supported the President's agenda -- or accept it. Jefferson chose to remain publicly silent on the issue, which appeared to grant the Court tacit approval to overturn acts of Congress as unconstitutional. Although Jefferson strongly opposed the doctrine judicial review and was infuriated by Marshall's plan, he had made mistake of downplaying the importance of Marbury's case, and was unable to refute the Chief Justice's logic without making himself look foolish and creating open conflict between the branches of government and opposing political factions.
So, what appears to be a compromise position for the parties involved in the case was more likely a shrewd political strategy that strengthened the Judicial branch and allowed the Supreme Court to play an important role in the development of the nation.
The official citation of the case is Marbury v. Madison, 5 US 137 (1803)
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What was the 'Capital compromise'?
The "Capital Compromise" refers to an agreement reached in 1790 between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison regarding the location of the new United States capital. In exchange for securing enough votes to pass Hamilton's financial plan, which included federal assumption of state debts, Jefferson and Madison agreed to support moving the capital from Philadelphia to a new site along the Potomac River, which eventually became Washington, D.C. This compromise was pivotal in shaping the political landscape of the early United States.
What was the compromise reached about hamiltons debt plan?
The compromise regarding Hamilton's debt plan, known as the Compromise of 1790, involved an agreement between Alexander Hamilton, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison. Hamilton's plan to assume state debts was accepted in exchange for relocating the nation's capital from New York City to a more southern location along the Potomac River, which eventually became Washington, D.C. This compromise helped unify the federal government by addressing both fiscal stability and regional interests.
What was the name of the compromise that was reached at the constitutional convention?
The compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention is known as the Great Compromise, or the Connecticut Compromise. It established a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives based on population and the Senate providing equal representation for each state. This compromise balanced the interests of both large and small states in the new government structure.
What date was the Three - Fifths Compromise reached?
July 12th 1787
What was the 3 to 5 compromise?
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise between Southern and Northern states reached during the Philadelphia Convention of 1787 in which three-fifths of the enumerated population of slaves would be counted for representation purposes regarding both the distribution of taxes and the apportionment of the members of the United States House of Representatives.
What is the highest court reached by the Marbury v. Madison case?
Marbury v. Madison, 5 US 137 (1803)Marbury's case was only filed once, in the US Supreme Court, so it reached the highest court in the federal judiciary.
This compromise at the convention led to the process by which the president is elected?
At the Constitutional Convention, there was a compromise reached on the process by which the President is elected. The final proposal was written by Madison and described the electoral college process.
What compromise was reached over the issue of slave trade?
The compromise that was reached over the issue of slave trade was "Three-Fifths Compromise's.
Compromise between north and south?
The compromises that the northern and southern states reached were the great compromise and the Three-Fifthy compromise
In addition to the Three-Fifths Compromise what other compromise was reached at the convention regarding slavery?
The Connecticut Compromise was reached at the convention regarding slavery
What is the difference between appeasement and a compromise?
Appeasement means to give into a conflict and compromise means agreement of a dispute that's reached by each side making concessions
What was the 'Capital compromise'?
The "Capital Compromise" refers to an agreement reached in 1790 between Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison regarding the location of the new United States capital. In exchange for securing enough votes to pass Hamilton's financial plan, which included federal assumption of state debts, Jefferson and Madison agreed to support moving the capital from Philadelphia to a new site along the Potomac River, which eventually became Washington, D.C. This compromise was pivotal in shaping the political landscape of the early United States.
What compromises did the north and south reach?
The compromises that the Northern and Southern states reached were the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise.~A.K. =)
What compromise was reached at the Convention over Representation in Congress?
The "Great Compromise," literally.
What is an agreement reached in which each side gives up something that it wants?
It is called a compromise. Examples are the Great Compromise, and the Three-Fifths Compromise.
Decision reached when both sides give in a little?
A decision that is reached when both sides give is called a compromise. This is the basis of any good relationship between two people.
Describe the compromise the delegates reached concerning representation by what name was this compromise known?
The compromise was known as the Connecticut Compromise. They reached this compromise by the delegates debating and then they came up with a legislature with two houses: the House of Representatives and the Senate. This is all about my homework ! lol ! i need help too !
