The Supreme Court first established itself as a major player in national politics during the tenure of which of the following chief justices?

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John Marshall, who served as chief justice from 1801 to 1835, is often credited with establishing the Supreme Court as a co-equal branch of government and expanding its power through landmark decisions such as Marbury v. Madison and McCulloch v. Maryland.

The Supreme Court First Established Itself as a Major Player