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What impact did John Marshall have on the U.S.?

What impact did John Marshall have on the U.S.?. Under Chief Justice John Marshall , the Supreme Court made many decisions that strengthened the national government. Chief Justice John Marshall (1801–1835).

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What impact did John Marshall have on the U.S.?

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  1. What impact did John Marshall have on the U.S.?

  2. Under Chief Justice John Marshall, the Supreme Court made many decisions that strengthened the national government. • Chief Justice John Marshall (1801–1835)

  3. One of the most important Supreme Court cases decided under Marshall was Marbury v. Madisonin 1803. William Marbury James Madison

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. The Supreme Court ruled that this action would be unconstitutional, establishing the power of judicial review. Chief Justice John Marshall

  7. The power of judicial review allows the Supreme Court to determine the constitutionality of a law and is another example of the unwritten constitution.

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