Growth of the Supreme Court

Adams lasting Impact Adams presidency was filled with turmoil however he had a lasting impact in the courts John Marshall: appointed by Adams as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Federalist (loose interpretation) Wanted to increase government power

Marbury v. Madison 1803 Conflict over an appointment by President Adams of William Marbury to a court position. Jefferson and Madison refused to accept his appointment and Marbury sued. The case allowed Marshall and the court to address what their power was. Decision: Marshall claims the court determines constitutional issues and therefore they do not deal with Marbury’s case Established Judicial Review : power to rule laws and actions unconstitutional Why was it important for Marshall to establish the courts power? What example have we discussed where the court failed?

McCulloch v. Maryland 1819 Maryland was attempting to tax the National bank Decision: Court ruled that the states could not tax the National Bank because it was “Necessary and proper” to government Made the National government supreme to the states Why would the necessary and proper clause protect the bank from being taxed?

Gibbons v. Ogden 1824 Two people were given exclusive rights to use a river that went between two states. NY gave permission to one, the national Congress to the other. Decision: Congress has the power to over rule state decisions on interstate commerce Establishes national power over the states (on economic issues) What impact could the national government overpowering the states have in the future?

Key of the Marshall Court ****Marshall and the Supreme Court dramatically increased the power of the national government, especially over the states.****

Reflection Predict: Will it be a good or bad thing that the national government is getting more powerful?