1.7.2 Historical Importance
Federalist Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the Marbury v. Madison case which established judicial review and increased the power of the federal government.
Legacy of the Marshall Court |
Key Cases |
Marshall was a Federalist, and his support for Federalist ideals can be seen throughout his tenure on the bench. John Marshall presided over the Supreme Court from 1801 through his death in 1835. Throughout his tenure as Chief Justice, his rulings often favored powers of the federal government over the states. In addition to Marbury v. Madison, key court cases under his ruling include McCulloch v. Maryland, Dartmouth v. Woodward, Gibbons v. Ogden, and Worcester v. Georgia.
John Marshall served as chief justice of the Supreme Court from 1801 - 1835. The legacy of the Marshall Court is one that perpetuates and strengthens the power of the federal government over the states. Judicial review increases the power of the Supreme Court by giving the responsibility of reviewing the Constitution to the Judicial Branch. |
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