The Limits of Executive Discretion in John Marshall’s Constitutionalism
Published online on April 16, 2026
Abstract
Political Research Quarterly, Volume 79, Issue 3, Page 868-881, September 2026.
Current debates on presidential power hinge on whether discretionary actions may be constrained by either Congress or the Supreme Court. In a little-noted remark inMarbury v. Madison, John Marshall considers the Court’s power to review political matters ...
Current debates on presidential power hinge on whether discretionary actions may be constrained by either Congress or the Supreme Court. In a little-noted remark inMarbury v. Madison, John Marshall considers the Court’s power to review political matters ...