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Following a bitterly contested election between Adams and Jefferson in 1800, america teetered on the brink of another revolution. When Adams wanted to extend his plans in defiance of the electorate by packaging the courts, it became noticeable that the new Constitution was limited in its power. Change was in order and John Marshall stepped up to the challenge.
The Great Decision instructs the riveting tale of Marshall and of the landmark judge case, Marbury v. Madison, by which he empowered the Supreme Court docket and transformed the thought of the separation of power into a working blueprint for our modern express. Rich in atmospheric detail, politics intrigue, and exciting characters, The Great Decision is an illuminating story of America's formative years and the advancement of the democracy.