What was the significant contribution of John Marshall to the US legal system?

John Marshall, as chief justice, helped establish judicial review—the power of courts to decide whether laws or government actions violate the Constitution. The Supreme Court established this principle in Marbury v. Madison (1803), strengthening the judiciary’s role in checking the other branches. The Bill of Rights and Declaration of Independence were authored by others, and Marshall did not use a presidential veto.

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