John Marshall

John Marshall
1755 - 1835
Chief Justice of the U.S.
(1801 – 1835)

Marshall was confirmed as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in February 1801, but continued to serve as Secretary of State under John Adams until Adams' term expired on March 4.The Constitution forbids a person from serving in the executive and legislative branch at the same time, but not the executive and judicial branch.

Essential Facts

Served as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court
Established the power of judicial review with his decision in Marbury v. Madison
Confirmed the supremacy of Congress in McCulloch v. Maryland
Established Congress' authority to regulate interstate commerce in Gibbons v. Ogden
Attempted to secure the rights of American Indians in
Worcester v. Georgia

SE: 8(22)(A)