The Supreme Court and the Role of Government

Question 1

How did Gibbons v. Ogden expand the idea of federal supremacy?

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It said that Congress has power to regulate trade between states.

Question 2

In the case Marbury v. Madison, what was William Marbury’s appointment?

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He was appointed as a federal judge.

Question 3

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

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federal supremacy.

Question 4

Read the excerpt from the majority opinion in the US Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison by John Marshall.Thus, the particular [wording] of the constitution of the United States confirms and strengthens the principle, supposed to be essential to all written constitutions, that a law [in opposition to] the constitution is void; and that courts, as well as other departments, are bound by that instrument.

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clarified the role of the Supreme Court.

Question 5

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

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The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.

Question 6

In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue?

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A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.

Question 7

What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?

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A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.

Question 8

By ruling in James McCulloch’s favor in McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court agreed that

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Congress had the power to create a federal bank.

Question 9

best

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highest authority

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