Chief Justice John Marshall had a tremendous impact upon increasing the power of the Federal Government as well as that of the Court. Discuss the early decisions of the court that contributed to this accomplishment. Be sure to name at least three leading cases, their impact and the political implications involved.

Chief Justice John Marshall had a tremendous impact upon increasing the power of the Federal Government as well as that of the Court. Discuss the early decisions of the court that contributed to this accomplishment. Be sure to name at least three leading cases, their impact and the political implications involved.