On this day in 1803, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Marshall, decides the landmark case of William Marbury versus James Madison, Secretary of State of the United States and confirms the legal principle of judicial review–the ability of the Supreme Court to limit Congressional power by declaring
The Supreme Court. When John Adams appointed John Marshall chief justice in 1801 (just before he left the presidency), Marshall took over a weakened court that was so low on the priority list Congress did not even see the need to provide it with a place to meet.
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Which characteristic do autocracy and oligarchy share?
A. Citizens have no voice in their government.
B. People elect leaders.
C. Monarchy is outlawed.
D. Law is based on social contract theory.
Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle
In general, unequal distribution of wealth means that land and money are controlled by special interest groups and/or the wealth who are lobbying congress, since it is these types of people who have the financial power to elect candidates.
Answer:
Women in the colonial times were often involved in<em> the social and economic affairs of their households and family businesses.</em> Thus, they had the chance to travel in order to accomplish their tasks. Women also had the chance to enjoy<u> different kinds of food and fashion.</u>
Explanation:
Sarah Kemble's diary made people remember her travel and the conditions of traveling during the colonial times. Clearly, women were important not only as wives and mothers at home, but also as doers of tasks. Some even settled legal affairs.
Her trip highlighted the people she encountered, as well as the places she visited. One of which was her experience of riding a horse (at night).
In her diary, she mentioned about a woman who she think was rude. The woman purposefully exposed her "ornaments" in order to receive respect from her. So this means that women during her time were already into fashion.
