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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

A
It created the state court system.
B
It created a federal court system.
C
It created the judicial branch.
D
It created the Supreme Court.
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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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How did Gibbons v. Ogden expand the idea of federal supremacy?

A
It said that federal judicial review is required in all state legal cases.
B
It said the Constitution is open to interpretation in state matters.
C
It said that federal trade is more important than state trade.
D
It said that Congress has power to regulate trade between states.
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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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In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue?

A
Banks cannot be created by Congress.
B
States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.
C
A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.
D
Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.
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Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison?

A
He reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
B
He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
C
He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
D
He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.
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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.

A
limited the number of justices on the Court.
B
enacted term limits on the presidency.
C
placed limitations on state governments.
D
clarified the role of the Supreme Court.

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