EQ: How would the rulings in the Supreme Court
under John Marshall help to increase the power of
the Judicial Branch?
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The Marshall Courts
John Marshall delivered the majority opinions in a number of critical decisions between the years 1789-1824. All of which served to
strengthen the power of the federal government and restrict the powers of the state governments.
Marbury v. Madison 1803
Who were the key players &
what role did they play
What was the Constitutional
question facing the Supreme
Court?
What were the arguments or
facts presented by each side to
the Court?
William Marbury
What was the decision by the
Supreme Court? What was the
rational?
The Supreme Court’s Decision
1.
2.
James Madison
3.
Rational for Decision
4.
Supreme Court’s Dilemma
What was the long-term effect of
the decision? (How did it
strengthen the Supreme Court?)