Marbury versus Madison combines documents and analytical essays timed for the bicentennial year (2003) of one of the most important Supreme Court cases. This timely collection will explain:

• the constitutional, political, philosophical background to judicial review
• the historical record leading to this landmark case
• the impact of the decision since 1803
• its impact on the world stage, especially for new and emerging democratic nations.

Also includes a listing of all the Supreme Court cases citing Marbury an an annotated Marbury v. Madison.