In this video Akhil Reed Amar and Clifford Sloan talk about the background of the 1803 U.S. Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison, in which the court ruled unanimously that it was the ultimate arbiter of the constitutional validity of laws, establishing the principle of judicial review.

The Federal Judicial Center presents an essay on the history and aftermath of the Marbury v. Madison decision.

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This site provides teachers and students with free resources and activities to support the teaching of landmark Supreme Court cases. Street Law, Inc. developed LandmarkCases.org with funding from the Supreme Court Historical Society.

This EDSITEment lesson is designed to help students understand Marshall's strategy in issuing his decision, the significance of the concept of judicial review, and the lasting significance of this watershed case.

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The National Constitution Center's Constitution Daily presents an article on Marbury v. Madison.