Question

What impact did the Marshall Court have on the American economic system?

It encouraged small business.
It discouraged consumer spending.
It encouraged the development of more large corporations.
It discouraged the spread of the national bank.

Answer 1

It encouraged the development of more large corporations.

Answer 2

The correct answer is C. It encouraged the development of more large corporations.

The Marshall Court established the principle of Judicial Review that means that Congressional laws and executive actions could be judged by the Supreme Court. Federalist John Marshall supported strong government decisions and prioritize the supremacy of the federal government over state government.