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John Adams Presidency Dbq

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During the last days of the John Adams Presidency he nominated William Marbury for a position for Justice of the Peace. Everything from paperwork and all the necessary procedures were set for the appointment of William Marbury. But President Adam’s secretary, John Marshall did not deliver the commission in time before Thomas Jefferson became president. During Jefferson Presidency he ordered his secretary James Madison not to deliver the commissions and those men whose commissions were not delivered ended up suing Madison. CONSTIUTIONAL QUESTION - Who ends up deciding what’s constitutional or not? - Should Marshall be held completely accountable for not giving the commission? - Asking the Supreme Court for a writ of mandamus legal and will

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