John Marshall's Role As Chief Justice Of The Supreme Court

John Marshal’s role as chief justice of the Supreme Court had a profound impact on our government. He is considered to be one of the most influential leaders of our nations. His legacy is carried on through the decisions made by various court cases presented to the Supreme Court. Marshall’s rulings in the cases strengthened our nation. These decisions defined the role of the American government, recognized the Indian Natives as a nation, and promoted economic growth.

John Marshall established supremacy of the Supreme Court over Congress and the judicial courts. In the case Marbury v. Madison, Marshall’s decision separated the Supreme Court, Congress, and the judicial courts. Marshall set for the notion that the Supreme Court was superior

The first case, Cherokee Nation v. Georgia, did not rule in favor of the Cherokees. Although the Cherokees was recognized as a nation, it stated that the Cherokees was not completely an independent nation. It was dependent on the United States. This ruling allowed the state of Georgia to break treaties with the Cherokees. Horace Greeley responded to the decision by stating “Georgia was permitted to violate the faith of solemn treaties and defy the adjunctions of our highest court.” The courts recognized the suffering of the Cherokee nation. In the case Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Cherokees. The courts recognized the Cherokees as a sovereign nation with the right to self-determination. Chief Justice Marshall stated “The very term “nation,” so generally applied to them, means “a people distinct from others.”” The laws implemented by Georgia could not be forced on the Cherokee Nation. The ruling also stated that the treaties between the self-governing nation and the United States could not be

The ruling in the Dartmouth v. Woodward case ruled in favor of Dartmouth. It set the notion that a contract is a contract and cannot be changed. The charter created by trustees to form Dartmouth College is considered to be a valid contract and thus protected. John Marshall delivered the decision that “the legislature of a state shall pass not act impairing the obligations of contracts.” This ruling now gives businesses a sense of security. The sense of security by the Supreme Court attracts investors or donors to businesses which generates economic growth for our country. The case Gibbons v. Ogden, expanded opportunities for trade between states and other countries. The Supreme Court ruled that the state of New York could not regulate commerce because it was unconstitutional. Marshall stated that New York’s regulations were “repugnant to the said Constitution and void.” With the restrictions lifted off of commerce, states can now trade between each other without being penalized. The rulings in these cases encouraged economic growth and boosted our