Homework Help Forum: Civics

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:04pm.

Why was John Marshall's desire to strengthen the federal government so important during the early years of the nation?

• Civics - Ms. Sue, Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:09pm

  In order to fulfill the Constitutional goals for all U.S. citizens, it is necessary to have a strong federal government. A loose coalition of independent states can't guarantee these rights to all U.S. citizens.

  
  

• Civics - Anonymous, Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:20pm

  Thanks. I have just one more question. Why do you think John Marshall is described as the "Great Chief Justice." Would this sound like a good answer: He's served longer than any other chief justice in history.

  
  

• Civics - Ms. Sue, Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:40pm

  No. That's a pretty weak reason for calling him a Great Chief Justice. Read the first couple of paragraphs in this article to see why he earned that title. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marshall

  
  

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