Question

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1. what role did chief justice john marshall play in strengthening the judicial branch?

1. why was the supreme court’s ruling in worcester v. georgia significant?

Explanation:

1. Through the Marbury v. Madison (1803) ruling, Chief Justice John Marshall established the principle of judicial review, which gives the Supreme Court the authority to strike down laws it deems unconstitutional. This power fundamentally strengthened the judicial branch by balancing it with the legislative and executive branches.
2. The 1832 Worcester v. Georgia ruling held that state laws did not apply to Native American nations within their territorial boundaries, recognizing their status as sovereign political entities. Though the ruling was not enforced by President Andrew Jackson, it set a key legal precedent for Native American sovereignty.

Answer:

1. He established judicial review and expanded federal judicial power.
2. It affirmed Native American nations' sovereignty over their lands.