AnswersCMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERYThe Supreme Court and the Role of Government

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What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison ?

A
The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
B
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.
C
The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
D
The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
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Which is the best definition of “supremacy”?

A
superior judgment
B
limitless power
C
highest authority
D
greater aptitude
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How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated?

A
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government’s power.
B
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states.
C
The Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.
D
The Court could spend more time interpreting the intent of the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.
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By ruling in James McCulloch’s favor in McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court agreed that

A
Congress should not be involved in creating banks.
B
McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.
C
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
D
McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
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An implied power is one that

A
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
B
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
C
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
D
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
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Review this quote from the decision in Marbury v. Madison. It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. How does this excerpt summarize the case?

A
It explains why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Marbury in the case of Marbury v. Madison.
B
It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
C
It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.
D
It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
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In McCulloch v. Maryland , what did the State of Maryland argue?

A
A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.
B
States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.
C
Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.
D
Banks cannot be created by Congress.
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The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act

A
was ruled unconstitutional.
B
led to an amendment to the Constitution.
C
overruled the Supreme Court.
D
was an example of original jurisdiction.
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Which is an example of federal supremacy?

A
Congress has powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution.
B
Congress does not have the power to create federal banks.
C
The Supreme Court can decide whether a law or act is constitutional.
D
A state is not allowed to tax federal money because federal law is superior.
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Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland

A
passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.
B
argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.
C
said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland’s borders.
D
created the first federal bank in the state.

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