USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Court’s present-day status is due in large part to John Marshall, who served as Chief Justice for thirty-four years–from 1801 until 1835.

Detailed explanation-2: -John Marshall (September 24, 1755 – July 6, 1835) was an American politician, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the fourth chief justice of the United States from 1801 until his death in 1835.

Detailed explanation-3: -Marshall is best known for two important contributions to modern U.S. government. First, he established the power and prestige of the judiciary department, so that it could claim equal status with Congress and the Executive in a balanced government of separated powers.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Marshall Court began with Marshall and five Associate Justices from the Ellsworth Court: William Cushing, William Paterson, Samuel Chase, Bushrod Washington, and Alfred Moore. President Thomas Jefferson appointed William Johnson to replace Moore after Moore resigned in 1804.

Detailed explanation-5: -Each correct answer advances to the next question and brings you one step closer to revealing a mystery image below. Chief Justice John Marshall holds the record for longest serving Chief Justice, from 1801–1835. How many years did he serve as Chief Justice?