Why is John Marshall important to American judicial history?

A. He defined a simple system of universally applicable law

B. He was the fourth chief justice of the US supreme court

C. He defined the supremacy of the constitution singlehandedly

D. He handed down significant decisions that shaped American law

Question

History

Teagan Mckay

10 November, 10:37

Why is John Marshall important to American judicial history?

A. He defined a simple system of universally applicable law

B. He was the fourth chief justice of the US supreme court

C. He defined the supremacy of the constitution singlehandedly

D. He handed down significant decisions that shaped American law

+2

Answers (2)

Know the Answer?

Margaret Downs · Answer 1

Furthermore, Marshall's court made several important decisions relating to federalism, affecting the balance of power between the federal government and the states during the early years of the republic.

Boston Schultz · Answer 2

Boston Schultz 10 November, 11:56

0

I think the answer is c