The constitutional question facing the Supreme Court during the Marshall Court primarily revolved around the balance of power between federal and state governments, as well as the interpretation of the Constitution itself. Key cases, such as Marbury v. Madison, established the principle of judicial review, allowing the Court to invalidate laws that conflict with the Constitution. Additionally, decisions like McCulloch v. Maryland addressed the scope of federal authority and the implied powers of Congress, reinforcing the primacy of federal law over state law. This period shaped the foundational understanding of federalism and the role of the judiciary in the American political system.
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