Instructional Video

Marbury vs. Madison

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What is judicial review? The 10th and final segment of a series on prominent Supreme Court cases takes a look at the case Marbury vs. Madison. Viewers examine how judicial review came about and further strengthened the principle of checks and balances in government.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Create a series of questions for students to answer while watching the video
  • Incorporate an extension lesson where the classroom becomes the Supreme Court, representing the three groups: Marbury, Madison, and the Supreme Court
Classroom Considerations
  • If you flip the classroom, be sure everyone has Internet access to view the video at home
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Includes links for lessons to further explore the topic
  • Audio and visual learners benefit from the excellent explanations and visual representations of the case 
Cons