What was the decision made by the Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Marshall in Marbury v. Madison? 1. James Madison was required to issue the writ to give William Marbury his new position.
2. Political parties were illegal and must be ended immediately.
3. The Supreme Court did not have the authority under the Constitution to issue writs of mandamus.
4. President Thomas Jefferson was not properly elected by the people and, therefore, had no authority to not issue the writ for William Marbury's new job.