Basic Writings of John Marshall
John Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the Supreme Court and a highly influential figure in its early years. His interpretation of the Constitution greatly impacted the authority of the federal judiciary over state courts and laws, as well as American commerce. This volume includes Marshall's significant decisions: Marbury v. Madison, Fletcher v. Peck, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, Cohens v. Virginia, and Gibbons v. Ogden. It also features his autobiography, speech on ratifying the Constitution, and preface to his biography of George Washington. A must-read for students, lawyers, politicians, and those interested in the Supreme Court's powerful role in US government and laws.
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John Marshall was an important figure in the early years of the Supreme Court. His strong personality and many decisions helped establish him as the fourth chief justice. He had a significant impact on the federal judiciary's authority over state courts and laws, as well as American commerce.
This volume includes some of Marshall's important decisions, such as Marbury v. Madison, Fletcher v. Peck, Dartmouth College v. Woodward, McCulloch v. Maryland, Cohens v. Virginia, and Gibbons v. Ogden. It also contains Marshall's autobiography, his speech about ratifying the Constitution, and the preface to his biography of George Washington. Reading Marshall's writings is important for students, lawyers, politicians, and anyone interested in understanding the Supreme Court's role in the US government and its laws.
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Subject: History
Brand: Dover Publications
Publisher Date: 11/16/2022
Author: John Marshall
Dimensions: 8.000 x 5.000
UPC: 9780486849195
Ages: 12-15
Pages: 224
