William Marbury had been appointed a Justice of the Peace for the District of Columbia. The Senate had promptly confirmed his appointment, and late on the night of March 3, 1801, President Adams signed the commissions of office for Marbury and a number of other new judges. The next day, Jefferson became president . . .
Use the excerpt to answer the question.
How did President Jefferson respond to the situation?
Responses
He ordered his secretary of state not to deliver Marbury’s commission, blocking Marbury from becoming a judge.
He ordered his secretary of state not to deliver Marbury’s commission, blocking Marbury from becoming a judge.
He asked the leader of the Senate to revoke Marbury’s appointment and remove his commission.
He asked the leader of the Senate to revoke Marbury’s appointment and remove his commission.
He blamed President Adams for not delivering Marbury’s commission and ordered it delivered immediately.
He blamed President Adams for not delivering Marbury’s commission and ordered it delivered immediately.
He used his presidential authority to declare that Marbury’s commission was null and void.
He ordered his secretary of state not to deliver Marbury’s commission, blocking Marbury from becoming a judge.
He ordered his secretary of state not to deliver Marbury’s commission, blocking Marbury from becoming a judge.
To answer the question, we need to look at the excerpt provided. According to the excerpt, William Marbury had been appointed as a Justice of the Peace for the District of Columbia by President Adams. However, President Jefferson became the president the next day. Based on this information, President Jefferson responded to the situation by ordering his secretary of state not to deliver Marbury's commission, effectively blocking Marbury from becoming a judge. Therefore, the correct response is:
"He ordered his secretary of state not to deliver Marbury’s commission, blocking Marbury from becoming a judge."