Marbury v. Madison Vocabulary
Individual responsible to issuing paperwork certifying individuals who have been appointed a judge.
Secretary of State
The process of determining if law is constitutional or unconstitutional.
Judicial Review
Contradicts the constitution.
Unconstitutional
A court order requiring a person to do or not do something.
Writ of Mandamus
Leader of the Supreme Court. He/She helps determine that course of the court and also is the tie breaker if the court cannot decide.
Chief Justice
Does not contradict the constitution.
Constitutional
A judicial (judge) office appointed by the President.
Justice of the Peace
Location where a court case can start. It also establishes what powers each court can have.
Original Judicial