John Marshall’s decisions in the cases discussed in this lesson can be seen as support for which of the following basic beliefs?

John Marshall’s Supreme Court decisions often expanded the power of the federal government and established that federal law takes precedence over state law. For example, McCulloch v. Maryland upheld Congress’s implied powers and limited states’ ability to interfere with federal institutions. These decisions support the belief in a strong national government.

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