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Supreme Court chief justice John Marshall used the Court to strengthen the judiciary and made legal decisions not explicitly discussed by the Constitution. These actions demonstrated Marshall's use of judicial:_________

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The actions demonstrated by Marshall's use of judicial powers to review by striking down a law made by Congress as unconstitutional

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A remarkable judgement was given in the case Marbury vs. Madison in the year 1803. Chief Justice Mr John Marshall is of the view that he confirmed in his written judgement that court has the power of judicial review.

He declared that the law made by the congress as unconstitutional and it is an act of the legislature repugnant to the Constitution is void. Mr John Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the United States of America in the year 1801. He is mainly responsible for instituting the role of supreme Court in federal government.

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