Summary The Marshall Courts (fundational cases)
The document is an overview of key cases decided during the Marshall Court that shaped the foundation of U.S. constitutional law. It discusses several landmark decisions that established the principles of judicial review, federal supremacy, the protection of contracts, and the scope of federal powers over state laws. The document includes a summary of each case's context, the issues involved, the Court's ruling, and the conclusion, reflecting how these rulings influenced the balance between state and federal authority in the United States. The cases covered are critical in understanding the development of the judicial branch and its role in interpreting the Constitution.
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