Excerpt from An Address on the Life Character and Influence of Chief Justice Marshall: Delivered at Richmond on the Fourth Day of February 1901, at the Request of the State Bar Association of Virginia and the Bar Association of the City of Richmond
Among the objects of the Constitution, as declared in the preamble, the foremost, next after the paramount aim to form a more perfect Union, is to establish justice. It ordains that the judicial power of the United States shall be vested in one Supreme Court, and in such inferior courts as Congress may from time to time estab lish; that the judicial power shall extend to all cases, in law and equity, arising nnder this Constitution, the laws of the United States, and treaties made, or which shall be made, under their authority, and to other classes of cases specified; that the Supreme Court, in cases affect ing ambassadors, public ministers and consuls, or to which a State shall be party, shall have original jurisdiction; and, in all the other cases before mentioned, shall have appellate jurisdiction, with such exceptions and under such regulations as Congress shall make; and that this Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made ln pursuance thereof, and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every State shall be bound thereby, anything in the constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This profound and comprehensive book explores the life and contributions of John Marshall, a pivotal figure in American jurisprudence and constitutional law. Widely regarded as one of the greatest jurists of all time, Marshall's tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court spanned three decades of transformative change for the United States. The author delves into Marshall's upbringing, education, and early career as a lawyer and statesman, illuminating his deep understanding of the Constitution and his unwavering belief in a strong national identity. Through Marshall's landmark rulings, the book examines the evolution of the Constitution as a dynamic and living document, shaping the very fabric of American government and society. Beyond the legal arena, the author explores Marshall's role as a diplomat and his enduring legacy as a defender of individual rights and national sovereignty. The book also provides insights into the broader historical and cultural context of Marshall's time, highlighting how his ideas and actions left an enduring mark on the American experience. This meticulously researched work offers invaluable insights into the life of a true legal giant whose wisdom and foresight continue to shape the course of American law and government. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9781528118927_0
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