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How was the judicial branch strengthened during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson

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In the 1803 Supreme Court case of Marbury v. Madison, the court ruled against Marbury, but also established the precedent of judicial review, thereby strengthening the judicial branch. ... Jefferson appointed three people to the Supreme Court during his presidency.

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He was eligible to pick and appoint who he wanted and in return they helped him out in the long run and helped him set good precedence.
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