Taken as a body of legal doctrine, the rulings of the Marshall Court
A. limited the rights of private property by expanding the powers of government.
B. protected minority groups against the abuse of power by majorities.
C. expanded individual economic rights by limiting government's role in stimulating the economy.
D. enlarged federal power to an extraordinary degree.
Answer: D
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