Question

Which founding father, in the final days of his Presidency, appointed Federalists to fill several new judgeships in what is called “the midnight appointments” ? It was one of these appointments that led to the famous Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison.
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams

Answer 1

The founding father who appointed Federalists to fill several new judgeships in the final days of his presidency, known as the "midnight appointments," was **John Adams**. One of these appointments led to the famous Supreme Court case, **Marbury v. Madison**.