Constitutional Quiz

This worksheet provides an eight-question multiple-choice quiz assessing students’ understanding of the Marbury v. Madison case and its constitutional impact. Questions address key concepts such as the reasons behind the lawsuit, the meaning of judicial review, the Judiciary Act of 1789, and shifts in the balance of power between branches of government. Students demonstrate mastery by selecting the best answer for each item, reinforcing essential content knowledge through retrieval practice. The quiz format supports quick assessment, review, and reinforcement of major themes in early Supreme Court history. It also encourages students to think critically about why judicial review remains significant in the United States today.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Social Studies – Constitutional Law and Judicial Review

Civics – Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances

Social Studies – Early Supreme Court Decisions

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension of Disciplinary Texts

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