As Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, John Marshall

A) increased the Court's powers.
B) relinquished judicial power to the state courts.
C) was careful to refrain from supporting either political party.
D) lost an opportunity to strengthen the Court's prestige.

Supreme Court

The highest federal court in the United States, with ultimate appellate jurisdiction over all U.S. federal court cases and state court cases involving issues of federal law, plus original jurisdiction over a small range of cases.

John Marshall

The fourth Chief Justice of the United States, whose leadership at the Supreme Court established the principles of constitutional law and judicial review.

Judicial Power

The authority granted to courts and judges to interpret and apply the law, resolve disputes, and enforce legal decisions.