John Marshall

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was John Marshall born?September 24, 1755
2. Where was John Marshall born?Germantown, Virginia, USA
3. When did John Marshall die?July 6, 1835 (age 79)
4. Who was John Marshall?He was the chief judge of the U.S. Supreme Court who helped make America’s laws fair and strong. He grew up in Virginia and fought in the Revolutionary War before becoming a judge.
5. What is judicial review?It is the power of the Supreme Court to decide if a law follows the Constitution. Marshall created this rule in the case Marbury v. Madison.

Judicial Review: The power of the judiciary to review laws and actions of the legislative and executive branches for constitutionality.
Federal Supremacy: The principle that the U.S. Constitution and federal laws are the supreme law of the land, superseding state laws.
Implied Powers: Powers not explicitly listed in the Constitution but considered necessary for the government to carry out its enumerated powers.
Commerce Clause: A clause in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, among the several states, and with Indian tribes.