Question

EXPOSITORY WRITING During John Marshall's term on the Supreme Court, federal and Court power expanded. Write a paragraph contrasting these decisions with Thomas Jefferson's stated views on the proper size and power of the federal government.

Answer 1

According to the National Archives, Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review in the landmark case of Marbury v. Madison. His decision expanded the powers of the Supreme Court by establishing its right to overturn acts by the president, Congress and states if the acts violated the Constitution. With this decision, Chief Justice Marshall added judicial review to the governmental system of "checks and balances."