From 1800 to 1835, the Supreme Court, under the guidance of John Marshall, established itself as one of the most honorable branches of the federal government. Marshall, a cousin of James Madison, was the longest-serving chief justice in the history of the Court, serving nearly thirty-five years,...
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From 1800 to 1835, the Supreme Court, under the guidance of John Marshall, established itself as one of the most honorable branches of the federal government. Marshall, a cousin of James Madison, was the longest-serving chief justice in the history of the Court, serving nearly thirty-five years, as the Supreme Court has no term limit. Marshall, despite hailing from Virginia, was a staunch Federalist and held fast to his party’s principles, even after his party died out.
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