Question

What did the Supreme Court do during the period when John Marshall was chief justice?

A) It decreased the power of the legislative branch.

B) It gave state governments power to decide how to apply the U.S. Constitution to their states.

C) It increased the power of the courts and the federal government.

D) It gave the president the ability to decide whether laws were constitutional.

Answer 1

Answer: The answer is D. I researched it again just to make sure it was right. I hope this helps

Explanation: The Supreme Court began ruling whether state or federal actions were constitutional.

Answer 2

D) It gave the president the ability to decide whether laws were constitutional.

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