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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government Answers

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Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison?

H
He reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
H
He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
H
He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
H
He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.
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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 continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
C
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
D
McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.
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James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because

A
he knew that Maryland law did not allow for state-run banks.
B
he believed the Court should follow the implied powers of the Constitution.
C
he supported the idea of federal supremacy.
D
he didn’t want to pay state taxes on his bank.
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Read the excerpt from the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8.[Congress shall have power] to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States.This excerpt reinforces the idea of

A
federal supremacy.
B
habeas corpus.
C
balance of powers.
D
judicial review.
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Which is the best definition of “supremacy”?

A
highest authority
B
limitless power
C
superior judgment
D
greater aptitude
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What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?

A
A state license allowed Aaron Ogden to overtake Thomas Gibbons’ steamboat due to New York state law.
B
A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.
C
Thomas Gibbons won a federal license to operate his steamboats anywhere in the United States.
D
Aaron Ogden maintained a state level monopoly on steamboat operation in New York.
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Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
B
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury’s appointment.
C
It said that James Madison’s actions were unconstitutional.
D
It limited the Constitution’s power to affect Marbury’s case.
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An implied power is one that

A
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
B
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
C
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
D
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
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What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

A
The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
B
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.
C
The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
D
The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
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Who was involved in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden?

A
two competing owners of steamboat companies
B
a steamboat owner and the federal government
C
two steamboat owners who didn’t want to pay federal taxes
D
two steamboat owners who argued with federal law

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