Case Gaps

In this fill-in-the-blank activity, students complete a short summary of the Marbury v. Madison case using the provided word bank. The exercise reinforces key vocabulary such as judicial review, commission, writ of mandamus, and unconstitutional. Students must read the context carefully to place each term correctly, strengthening comprehension and recall of the case’s major events. By reconstructing the summary, learners gain a clearer understanding of the conflict between Marbury, Madison, Jefferson, and Chief Justice John Marshall. The worksheet supports vocabulary application, historical understanding, and accurate retelling of a foundational Supreme Court ruling.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Reconstructing Historical Events

English Language Arts – Vocabulary Application in Context

Civics – Understanding Judicial Review and Constitutional Limits

Social Studies – Key Figures and Events in Early Supreme Court History

This worksheet is part of our Marbury v. Madison Worksheets collection.