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Gibbons v. Ogden was related to government control of

A
voting.
B
business.
C
transportation.
D
lawsuits.
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Why is Marbury v. Madison considered a landmark Supreme Court case?

A
The court’s ruling established the concept of judicial review.
B
It named James Madison, “father of the Constitution,” as the defendant.
C
The court ordered a federal official to carry out his duties.
D
It resulted in a decision that went against President Jefferson’s views.
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How did McCulloch v. Maryland affect the separation of powers in the United States?

A
It established the power of the federal government.
B
It decided that the federal government cannot tax states.
C
It established the power of state governments.
D
It allowed state governments to overrule the federal government.
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Which of the following types of commerce could the federal government regulate?

A
an airplane that takes passengers from New York to Texas
B
a subway that takes passengers between neighborhoods in San Francisco
C
a limousine that takes passengers from one Ohio city to another
D
a taxi that takes passengers from downtown Chicago to the airport
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Who won the case Gibbons v. Ogden in 1824?

A
Thomas Gibbons, because he was doing business in just one state.
B
Aaron Ogden, because he was doing business in more than one state.
C
Aaron Ogden, because he held state licenses from more than one state.
D
Thomas Gibbons, because he held a federal license to do business.
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In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that

A
a federal law could not override state law.
B
a state law could not override a federal law.
C
Maryland could not create a state bank.
D
Congress could not create a national bank.
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The 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison affected the balance of power in federal government by giving the judiciary a way to

A
overturn cabinet appointments.
B
block presidential actions.
C
force federal officials to do their job.
D
check the power of Congress.
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The question raised by McCulloch v. Maryland was whether

A
federal taxes were unconstitutional.
B
a state license was more important than a federal one.
C
Congress could use its implied powers.
D
the Supreme Court could declare laws unconstitutional.
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How was the case of United States v. Stevens in 2010 similar to the Marbury v. Madison case?

A
It challenged the power of judicial review but was unsuccessful.
B
It was an example of the Supreme Court ruling a law unconstitutional.
C
It challenged the power of judicial review and caused it to be revoked.
D
It was an example of Congress amending the Constitution.
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How is the Clean Air Act of 1970 related to a principle established by the Supreme Court in the 1800s?

A
The Clean Air Act was overturned through judicial review.
B
The Clean Air Act is based on an implied power of Congress.
C
The Clean Air Act is an example of state regulation.
D
The Clean Air Act is an example of the interstate commerce regulation.

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