1. 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

2. 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.

3. Unconstitutional?

4. John Marshall
Congress
President

5. 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

6. 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