John Marshall and Judicial Nationalism
Subject:
US History [1]
John Marshall and Judicial Nationalism:
Marshall was the most important chief justice in U.S. History (1801-1835)
Significantly strengthened the Supreme Court in his cases
His Decisions greatly increased power of the federal government over the states government and states rights
-In strengthening the federal government he helped created a stable, nationally uniform environment for business
Major Goals of Marshall:
Increase the powers of the national government
Diminish the powers of the state
Perpetuate the federalist principle of centralization
Cases that strengthened the National Government
Marbury vs. Madison
Martin v. Hunter’s Lessee
Cohens vs. Virginia