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THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

JAMES MADISON AFTER THE WAR OF 1812 THE ERA OF GOOD FEELINGS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which mechanism did Justice Marshall propose for adapting the U.S. Constitution? “We must never forget that it is a constitution we are expounding . . . intended to endure for ages to come, and consequently, to be adapted to the various crises of human affairs.”-John Marshall, 1819
A
judicial review
B
presidential veto
C
impeachment
D
term limits
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Marshall Court set many precedents Several cases dealt with the commerce clause in Article 1 of the Constitution, which vests all powers to regulate commerce in Congress.

Detailed explanation-2: -As perhaps the Supreme Court’s most influential chief justice, Marshall was responsible for constructing and defending both the foundation of judicial power and the principles of American federalism. The first of his great cases in more than 30 years of service was Marbury v.

Detailed explanation-3: -In Marbury v. Madison (1803) and other landmark cases, Marshall asserted the Supreme Court’s authority to determine the constitutionality of the nation’s laws-a principle known as judicial review-and shaped the judicial branch into a powerful force in the U.S. government.

Detailed explanation-4: -“A Law repugnant to the Constitution is void.” With these words written by Chief Justice Marshall, the Supreme Court for the first time declared unconstitutional a law passed by Congress and signed by the President.

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