Did President Thomas Jefferson increase the power of the US Supreme Court?

Answer 1

Yes, much to President Jefferson's dismay. Thomas Jefferson was opposed to the Supreme Court's use of judicial review, but didn't openly fight most of their decisions because Chief Justice John Marshall ensured most of the cases relevant to Jefferson's administration were resolved in favor of the government, even if the victory was based on a very narrow constitutional interpretation.

The US Supreme Court, under the leadership of fourth Chief Justice John Marshall, decided a number of important cases that increased the power of the federal government, and established federal and constitutional law as supreme over state law.

Answer 2

No. Chief Justice John Marshall's decisions increased the power of the Supreme Court. Thomas Jefferson was opposed to the Court having the power of judicial review, and was concerned that the Court would establish an "oligarchy." (a form of government in which all power rests in the hands of a small, elite group)

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Answer 3

Chief Justice John Marshall's decision in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison, (1803), which overturned part of an Act of Congress as unconstitutional (Section 13 of the Judiciary Act of 1789), affirmed the Court's power of judicial review. Although the Supreme Court gain strength during Jefferson's time in office, the President wasn't happy about it.

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Answer 4

John Marshall opinions helped lay the basis for the American Constitutional making the Supreme Court of the US a coequal branch of government. John was the longest serving chief justice and the fourth longest serving in the US Supreme Court in history.

Answer 5

He screwed your mama that's how!

Answer 6

yes