Case Gaps

This worksheet supports students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 as they strengthen historical comprehension, constitutional understanding, vocabulary application, and careful reading through a fill-in-the-blank summary of Marbury v. Madison. Using a provided word bank, learners complete a concise case overview, reinforcing how key terms and events fit together in one of the most important Supreme Court decisions in U.S. history.

Skills Reinforced

• Historical Reconstruction (Grades 6-8) – Rebuild the sequence of events surrounding Marbury v. Madison accurately
• Vocabulary in Context – Apply terms such as judicial review, commission, writ of mandamus, and unconstitutional correctly
• Civic Understanding – Explain how the case defined constitutional limits and judicial authority
• Reading Comprehension – Use context clues to determine precise word placement

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with middle school civics, U.S. history, and ELA standards
• Word Bank Support – Scaffolds learning while reinforcing accurate terminology
• Clear, Focused Summary – Helps students see how key figures and ideas connect
• Flexible Use – Ideal for classwork, review, assessment prep, or homeschool instruction
• Builds Content Confidence – Strengthens recall before deeper analysis or discussion

This Case Gaps worksheet helps students develop a clearer understanding of Marbury v. Madison by actively reconstructing the case using essential vocabulary and context clues. Through accurate retelling, learners reinforce their knowledge of judicial review, constitutional limits, and the roles of Marbury, Madison, Jefferson, and Chief Justice John Marshall. It’s a no-prep, effective resource for classroom and homeschool settings focused on building strong foundations in early Supreme Court history.

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