This was the "Great Chief Justice," he presided over the case of Marbury v. Madison and was remembered as the principal founder of the U. S. system of constitutional law. a. John Marshall

b. John Adams

c. Federalist

d. Alexander Hamilton

e. Cabinet

A. John Marshall

Explanation:

Chief Justice John Marshall was the longest serving chief justice in the history of USA. He worked as chief justice for thirty years and played an important role in making of the American legal system. His most important addition was the judicial review so that the powers who stop the laws violate the constitution could be stopped. He worked from February 4, 1801 till 1835. He also served as Secretory of State under President John Adams. He was from Virginia and belonged to the Federalist Party.

Marbury vs. Madison established the principle of Judicial review in US. Judicial review means that the court could government could strike down government actions and laws that violate the constitution. It is considered to be the most important decision in American constitutional law.