Supreme Court Cases of the early Republic All decided by Chief Justice, John Marshall, Federalist All decisions, as a Federalist, will strengthen the power of the Federal Government These will all give more power, and if there’s a question, side with the National Govt instead of the States

Marbury v. Madison Background William Marbury, Federalist, is appointed by John Adams to be a Federal Judge. “Midnight Appointment”-last attempt to hold on to power in the Federal gov’t by the FEDERALIST PARTY James Madison, Demo-Rep and new Sec of State, refused to give a Federalist his commission. Marbury Sues, unsuccessfully. Significance This case established the principle of Judicial Review Supreme Court has final say in interpreting the Constitution and Can, if necessary, declare a law unconstitutional and strike that law down.

Unconstitutional?

John Marshall Congress President

McCullough v. Maryland Background Maryland (state) tried to tax the Maryland branch of the National Bank in an effort to shut down the National Bank in Maryland. Maryland sues: Does the National Govt have power to create the National Bank? Can Maryland (state) tax the National Govt? Significance National Bank is allowed, “Necessary and Proper” States CANNOT Tax the Federal Gov’t

Gibbons v. ogden Background Ogden was given monopoly(control) from New York (state) for steamboat operations on the Hudson R. Gibbons is granted the same control by Federal Govt Can the States and Federal Govt regulate Interstate Commerce (trade between the states)? Significance Only the Federal Govt can regulate trade between the states