SCOTUS Comparison: Marbury v. Madison and United States v. Nixon

In the landmark cases of Marbury v. Madison (1803) and United States v. Nixon (1974), the Supreme Court addressed issues related to the balance of power among the branches of government, particularly the principle of judicial review and the limits of executive power.

Compare and contrast the judicial reasoning and significance of these two cases in defining constitutional principles.

In your response, be sure to discuss:

• The constitutional principles at stake in each case.
• The role of the Supreme Court in interpreting those principles.
• The implications of the Court's decisions for the balance of power within the federal government.