Question

This chart shows some rulings by the Supreme Court while John Marshall was Chief Justice.

What collective impact did these cases have on the new nation?
A. They increased the power of the federal government over the states.
B. They promoted the rights of individual citizens over the federal government.
C. They weakened the role of the judicial branch by giving more power to Congress
D. They limited the protections given to individuals under the Bill of Rights.

Answer 1

They increased the power of the federal government over the states.

Step-by-step explanation:

John Marshall served as the Chief Justice of United States from 1801 to 1835. He was known for his strong affiliation with the Federalist party, a party which dedicated to increase the power of the Federal government. They believed the earlier draft of constitution need a lot of change to ensure the federal government has authority over the states.

As a chief justice, every single of his decisions he made consistently aligned with the final goals of the federalist party. Gibbons Vs Ogden Strengthen federal government's influence on national trade, McCulloh vs Maryland strengthen the Federal's influence on States' budget, and Marbury vs Madison strengthen the federal laws supremacy over the states legislation.