The document provides instructions for an essay on the Marbury v. Madison Supreme Court case from 1803. The essay must summarize the history of the case, explaining how Marbury v. Madison established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review to determine the constitutionality of laws and its significance in defining the separation of powers between the branches of government. The essay should also analyze the pros and cons of debates around this policy shift and evaluate why the case was so pivotal in the power struggle between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches during the early years of the U.S.

1. Research and write an essay on the impact the Marbury v.
Madison case had on establishing which branch had the ultimate
authority to determine the constitutionality of an act. The case
of Marbury v. Madison symbolizes the grasp for power that
existed in the early days of the new nation.
Your essay must:
Summarize the history of the case. In your summary, explain
Marbury v. Madison and the significance this case had on our
structure of government.
Analyze the main pros and cons in debates about the policy.
Evaluate why this case was so pivotal in the power struggle
between the three branches of government?
3 pages dbl spaced