How did Supreme Court decisions under Chief Justice John Marshall affect government in the United States?
(a) Federal power increased at the expense of the states.
(b) Strict limits were placed on congressional use of the elastic clause.
(c) The impeachment of federal judges was declared unconstitutional.
(d) State powers under the 10th Amendment were expanded.
Answer: (a) Federal power increased at the expense of the states.
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