John Marshall profoundly shaped American constitutional law, transforming the Supreme Court into a powerful center of judicial authority. As Chief Justice, he dominated the court for over three decades, significantly contributing to the development of the American legal system. He established the principle of judicial review, empowering courts to invalidate laws conflicting with the Constitution and cementing the judiciary's role as an independent branch. Marshall's landmark decisions on federalism also defined the balance of power between the federal government and states, consistently affirming federal law's supremacy.
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John Marshall’s strong personality and many Supreme Court decisions established the fourth chief justice as the most significant figure in the court’s early years. His interpretation of the Constitution profoundly influenced the federal judiciary’s authority over state courts and laws and wielded an enormous impact on American commerce.This volume contains some of Marshall’s landmark decisions— Marbury v. Madison , Fletcher v. Peck , Dartmouth College v. Woodward , McCulloch v. Maryland , Cohens v. Virginia , and Gibbons v. Ogden —as well as his autobiographical account, his speech about ratifying the Constitution, and the preface to his biography of George Washington. Marshall’s writings are essential reading for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone interested in understanding the Supreme Court’s powerful role in the US government and its laws.
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