mercedo's Journal: The Separation of Power

Considering Madison v Marbury conflict, President John Adams appointed Marbury just before finishing his term. But next president Thomas Jefferson didn't like Marbury's nomination. Taking everything into consideration at that time, Marshall had to show the judiciary part's supremacy and independence over other two branches of power-legislative and administrative body.

It occurred to the Chief Justice Marshall to make use of Marbury's suit to be the judiciary's supremacy over whether the legislative body's rulings are unconstitutional or in accordance with the constitution. Marshall was wise enough not to challenge the President Jefferson's power, at the expense of Marbury and other Federalists he could achieve his goal.

Certainly it was him Marshall who had people recognise the supremacy over interpretation of constitution at the time.

It was 1804-the separation of power in the US seems much earlier than I used to see.

Check out the pre-federal Confederacy sometime

[Marxist Hacker 42]

Now THAT was a separation of powers. Nothing like State's rights being so strong that you have 13 different units of currency, and debts not collectable across state borders.

The main reason for federalism at all was to give the rich more power to collect debts owed.

Re:Check out the pre-federal Confederacy sometime

[mercedo]

Yeah, yeah I do...Thank you for making a comment while still you are sick in bed. I hope you will recover fully soon.

Re:Check out the pre-federal Confederacy sometime

[Marxist Hacker 42]

Returned to work Yesterday- though I'm still coughing a bit. Trying to get caught up now.