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According to John Marshall in Marbury v. Madison who or what should interpret the Constitution?

Chief Justice John Marshall believed interpreting the Constitution was the responsibility of the Judicial branchof government. The Supreme Court of the United States is the ultimate arbiter of the Constitution.


How does the U.S. court system fit into the structure of government?

The Supreme Court has the power to interpret the Constitution and other laws.


What was A significant impact of the Marshall Court decisions was to?

A significant impact of the Marshall Court decisions was to strengthen the power of the federal government and establish the principle of judicial review. Through rulings such as Marbury v. Madison, the Court asserted its authority to invalidate laws and executive actions that contradicted the Constitution. This not only reinforced the supremacy of federal law but also set a precedent for the judiciary as a co-equal branch of government, thereby shaping the balance of power in the United States.


Role of supeme court different John Marshall?

John Marshall took a more direct role in determining the direction of the Supreme Court and made it have more power over state laws than was originally envisioned by the writers of the Constitution.


What was John Marshall's position on judicial review?

Chief Justice John Marshall believed judicial review was the right and responsibility of the Judicial branch of government, and that only the Judicial branch (which the US Supreme Court leads) should interpret the Constitution.