Question

What did William Marbury want the Supreme Court to do in the case Marbury v. Madison?

Answer 1

William Marbury petitioned the Supreme Court to issue a writ of mandamus ordering Secretary of State James Madison to deliver his commission as justice of the peace, he initiated one of the most important cases in the court history

Answer 2

William Marbury asked the Supreme Court to take action because he wanted

to be chief justice of the Supreme Court.

to take over Madison’s position as secretary of state.

to make Madison deliver his appointment.

The answer is To make Madison deliver his appointment.