Chief Justice John Marshall, who served from 1801 to 1835, significantly enhanced the strength and prestige of the Supreme Court. He established the principle of judicial review in the landmark case Marbury v. Madison, affirming the Court's authority to invalidate unconstitutional laws. Marshall's decisions consistently reinforced federal power and the supremacy of the Constitution, shaping the role of the judiciary in American government. His tenure laid the foundation for the Court's role as a co-equal branch of government.
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