Question

1. under the leadership of chief justice john marshall, the supreme court—

○ worsened states rights by limiting the scope of the federal government
○ strengthened the role of the judiciary, making it equal to the other two branches
○ lost much of its power by giving judiciary power to the state and local courts
○ limited the kinds of cases that could be brought before the supreme court

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• The first option is incorrect: John Marshall’s Court expanded federal power, not limit it (so it didn’t worsen states’ rights by limiting federal scope).
• The second option is correct: Under Marshall (e.g., in Marbury v. Madison), the Court established judicial review, strengthening the judiciary to be co - equal with the legislative and executive branches.
• The third option is incorrect: The Court gained power, not lost it, during Marshall’s tenure.
• The fourth option is incorrect: The Court’s jurisdiction was not limited; in fact, it established its authority over constitutional issues.

Answer:

B. strengthened the role of the judiciary, making it equal to the other two branches