Marbury v. Madison—the courts established the power of judicial review by limiting their own power.

John Adams, T. Jefferson, James Madison, William Marbury

Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the opinion establishing judicial review

Judicial restraint—judges should apply the law rather than define it.

Judicial activism—holds that justices should actively interpret the Constitution, statutes, and precedents

Originalism Theory Living Constitution Theory

SC Justices

What are the requirements to serve as a Supreme Court Justice?

How do they get their job? How long do they keep their job? How do CO State Supreme Court Justices

keep their jobs?