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QuizMultiple Choice

The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Unit test

Question 20 • ISP ONLY: American Govt E4000XX

How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated?

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The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states.
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The Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.
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The Court could spend more time interpreting the intent of the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.
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The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government’s power.
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