Who was the Chief Justice of the United States who authored the majority opinion in Marbury v. Madison?
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Correct answer: John Marshall
John Marshall authored the unanimous opinion in 1803. His leadership in this case established the Supreme Court as a co-equal branch of government by asserting the power of judicial review.
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