why was marbury vs. madison important?
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The Marbury case established judicial review in American courts. This case also set up the basis for the Supreme Court being an active, law making body rather than the puppet court it was at its inception. Early on the Supreme Court was a joke. Early justices often left the court to take other jobs, even judgeships with the states (sitting on a state court was considered more prestigious at the time). Marbury made the court vital. The court stood up to the president and flexed its power. Without Marbury, the Supreme Court would be a hollow body with no real authority.
91479
I don't think Webber's false time-out is the best ever because that game was just remembered for that one bone-head mistake.\n\nI can agree with Maryland vs. Duke though; they are two huge rivals and that comeback was quite impressive.
1022712
It's the media filtering down to the fans. By comparing players to MJ the media gets fans thinking and interested, even if it isn't true. The media is strikingly good at making mountains out of molehills. People are currently comparing Dwyane Wade to the MJ even when he's smaller and doesn't have a jumper. Why? Publicity. Everyone knows who Michael Jordon is. The media wants to take advantage of that.
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First, this matchup is conjecture, but we can still make a guess.\n\nNothing is, of course, certain. That's how sports are, especially sports like basketball where players often find themselves shooting hot and doing no wrong or shooting cold and having nothing go right. On paper, the Pistons appear to be the superior team. While Duncan is arguably the best PF in the league, R.Wallace surely comes up in most people's discussions of the top-5. At center, Ben Wallace clearly has the advantage. Tayshaun Prince is judged by most to be the superior SF and one could argue that the Pistons likewise are better at both guard positions. Manu Ginobili is close if not slightly better than Hamilton, however, and it must be noted that Ginobili went crazy in last year's finals. San Antonio's bench is probably better, but Detroit has one of the best sixth men in the league in McDyess. Tony Delk is a good upgrade to Detroit's bench as well.\n\nMy prediction is Detroit, but this matchup would be a worthy repeat of a championship series.
250303
Actually, I saw Candice Parker dunk twice yesterday in the Tennesee game.  Frankly, I don't understand why the women's game doesn't get more attention.  I guess people value dunks over actual basketball skill these days.
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Marbury v. Madison set a precedent of judicial review in 1803.  Marbury sued Madison (then Sec. of State under Thomas Jefferson) for not delivering his court appointment papers.  Marbury was one of the "Midnight Judges" that President John Adams was assigning to a federal court before the Federalists lost power. Marbury wanted the Supreme Court to issue a "writ of mandemus" (order Madison to do something) for Madison to deliver his conscription.  John Marshall (Chief Justice presiding over the case) wrote the option for the case. The case established judicial review (ability to declare a law unconstitutional) by declaring the writ of mandemus law unconstitutional. The case also said that Marbury deserved to have his papers delivered but that it couldn't order Madison to deliver them.
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The supreme court's most important power as a branch of government is particularly for checks and balance.  Each branch is there to kinda keep the other two from getting too out of control.  It got it's power from the constitution that's where the branches of government were defined and where they're roles were defined.
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It very well could but it is the best rivalry and there is so much tradition with it being the last game of the year.\nThe build up around it just grows all year and to see them on a collision course to #1 this year has been incredible. It could help but it won't happen.\n\nGo Bucks
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He ruled in favor of Marbury.  This is a landmark case because it was the beginning of the practice known as judicial review-  \nthe supreme court takes on the responsibility of determining the constitutionality of goverment actions.
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The name has nothing to do with the shape of the building.  The name comes from "Madison Square" which, historically, was located at Madison Avenue and 23rd Street.  This was a large, open park at the above intersection. \n\nThe website below can give you a more detailed history of the famous building(s).
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yea, i would actually say they're better. the only reason marbury's shoes are cheap is because he wanted them to be cheap. he's not greedy like other nba players, and companies like jordan and nike. If you play basketball i recommend you get these shoes over any other pair on the market. it doesnt make sense to pay over 100 for a pair of shoes when you can get a pair for 15. plus, his shoes are hot as hell.
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They were on the Toronto Raptors together at one time. McGrady was still a very young player and was over shadowed by Carter's success. When he went to the Magic, he had his own stage and became a great player.
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To me, basketball means a lot of things.  To see a Cinderella team making it's way through the NCAA Tournament gives me an inexplicable feeling.  Somewhere between inspiration and glory.  When I'm out playing, making a shot gives me a fraction of that feeling, and that's why I love the game.
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neither. the refs just handed miami the trophy. the nba is so rigged. its like now you cant even play defense without getting a damn foul called on you. this is ridiculous. The NBA is just trying to make money by making the heat win the championship just because there are so many heat fans. thats it, I'm boycotting the nba.\n\nDwayne wade for MVT!!! (Most Valuable Traveller)
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Sure, what would be good about them?  Basketball at that level is very physical, and it should be.  And, I can see occasionally a pushing match, or even punches being exchanged.  But, a brawl even approaching the level of what happened in Detroit is terrible for everyone!
201584
Florida looks like the hottest team in the tournament at this point.  They have been destroying their opponents by the greatest margin the tourney, though they competition was not the hardest.  They also have a solid coach in Billy Donovan who has some recent championship game experience (2000).  If Noah and the rest can keep up the unselfish play, I think Florida will be the NCAA Champions come April.
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Yes I watch it but I'm kind of disappointed because one of the judge change his scoring card from ten to nine when Andre Iduodala dunked it in the last round.I think Andre got cheated.He shoulded won.