Marbury vs Adams - A Political Strategy Crafted by John Marshall

Marbury was precipitated by the election of 18 hundred, in which jefferson, the incumbent vice president and leader of the republicans, ran for president against the incumbent president. The election was then thrown into the house of representatives. Realizing it would not win re election, adams moved to solidify his party's influence in the federal government. Passage of the judiciary act of 18 o one, creating 16 new federal circuit judgeships is part of his strategy. Just prior to leaving office, adams selected and the federalist controlled lame duck senate confirmed nominees to fill the posts. Adams turn ran out before john marshall, who was then secretary of state, could actually deliver the