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What was the significant contribution of John Marshall to the US legal system?

He implemented the process of judicial review that balanced the executive power.
He authored the Bill of Rights that provided greater constitutional protection for individual liberties.
He authored the Declaration of Independence that defined the framework for governing the nation.
He frequently utilized the veto process that showcased effectiveness in safeguarding federal rights.

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The correct choice is the first: he established the principle of judicial review. In Marbury v. Madison (1803) Marshall’s opinion gave the Supreme Court the power to declare laws unconstitutional, strengthening the judiciary and defining its role as a check on the other branches (further reinforced in cases like McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden).