The Most Dangerous Branch of Government


the judiciary has become in recent decades, he nevertheless did subscribe to the idea that the Constitution carried "implied," as well as explicit, powers. And he regarded that document as the basis for national unity, an imperative for security and prosperity.

When Americans reflect on the stability of their government, the preservation of their basic liberties, and the dynamic nature of its court system, there should be endless gratitude for the man deservedly known as the Great Chief Justice.

**Our next article will look at whether Marshall's conception of judicial review and "implied powers" is consistent with the views held by the framers of the Constitution itself**

Sources for this article included:

The History Channel web site

The Biography Channel web site

Hamilton, Alexander; Jay, John; Madison, James, The Federalist

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