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Explore the significant influence of Chief Justice John Marshall on the U.S. through landmark decisions that strengthened the federal government, including Marbury v. Madison.
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Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Supreme Court made many decisions that strengthened the federal government. • Chief Justice John Marshall (1801 – 1835)
One of the most important Supreme Court cases decided under Marshall was Marbury v. Madisonin 1803. William Marbury James Madison
This case resulted from a “midnight” presidential appointment, made by an outgoing president, which was ignored by an incoming president. Outgoing President John Adams Presidential Appointee William Marbury Incoming President Thomas Jefferson
The presidential appointee (Marbury) asked the Supreme Court to force the new president (and his advisor, Madison) to grant his appointment. Presidential Appointee William Marbury Secretary of State James Madison
The Supreme Court decided that this would be unconstitutional, establishing the power of judicial review. Chief Justice John Marshall
The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of a law and is another example of the unwritten constitution.