COURT CASES MARBURY V. MADISON REGENT QUESTIONS

How did Supreme Court decisions under Chief Justice John Marshall affect government in the United States? (1) Federal power increased at the expense of the states. (2) Strict limits were placed on congressional use of the elastic clause. (3) The impeachment of federal judges was declared unconstitutional. (4) State powers under the 10th Amendment were expanded.

(1) Federal power increased at the expense of the states.

In the case of Marbury v. Madison (1803), the Supreme Court increased its power by (1) establishing the practice of judicial review (2) upholding the presidential appointment power (3) expanding the meaning of individual liberties (4) declaring the principle of states' rights unconstitutional

(1) establishing the practice of judicial review

4) Which headline illustrates the use of judicial review? (1) "Congress Passes a Civil Rights Bill" (2) "Conference Committee Meets to Finalize Budget" (3) "New York State's Reapportionment Plan Ruled Unconstitutional" (4) "President Signs SALT Agreement with Russia"

(3) "New York State's Reapportionment Plan Ruled Unconstitutional"

What was a major impact of many of the Supreme Court decision under Chief Justice John Marshall 1.a strengthening of the power of the Federal government 2. restrictions on big business 3.reduction of racial discrimination 4.expanison of the rights of the accused

1.a strengthening of the power of the Federal government

The power Judicial review allow the Supreme Court to 1. repeal amendments to the Constitution 2. determine the constitutionality of a law 3. break the votes in the electoral college 4. impeach the president and other high-level officials

2. determine the constitutionality of a law

During the John Marshall's years as Chief Justice (1801-1835) the Supreme Court increased its powers by 1. limiting the spread of slavery west 2. expanding the federal supremacy clause of the constitution 3. joining the president in disputes with Congress 4. staying out of disputes between the two political parties

2. expanding the federal supremacy clause of the constitution

What was the result of many of the Supreme Court decisions made under Chief Justice John Marshall between 1801 and 1835? 1.The system of slavery was weakened. 2.The federal government was strengthened. 3.The rights of workers were supported. 4.Antitrust laws were upheld.

2.The federal government was strengthened

In the early 1800's, a series of Supreme Court decisions made under the leadership of Chief Justice John Marshall led to 1. a weakening of the power of corporation 2.a strengthening of the power of the Federal government 3.the abolition of slavery 4.guarantees of free public education for minorities

2.a strengthening of the power of the Federal government

The decision of Marbury v Madison (1803) expanded the power of the Supreme Court by 1. restricting the use of the elastic clause 2.establishing the power of judicial review 3. Upholding the constitutionality of the National Bank 4. interpreting the interstate commerce clause

2.establishing the power of judicial review

The decision in the case of Marbury v Madison is important in United States history because the Supreme Court 1. Stressed the need for strict construction of the Constitution 2. declared secession to be a proper action for a state to take, if necessary. 3. assumed the power to declare laws unconstitutional 4. increased the power of the executive branch over the legislative branch

3. assumed the power to declare laws unconstitutional

The decision of the United States Supreme Court in Marbury v. Madison (1803) established the power of the 1. House of Representatives to impeach the president 2. Congress to override a presidential veto 3. president to veto congressional legislation 4. Supreme Court to determine the Constitutionality of laws

4. Supreme Court to determine the Constitutionality of laws

Judicial review, as practiced by the federal courts, resulted directly from 1. the decision of colonial governors 2.the Articles of Confederation 3. the Bill of Rights 4. a Supreme Court decision

4. a Supreme Court decision

The Supreme Court has the power to 1.control the federal budget 2. vote to end a ties in the Senate 3. approve presidential appointments 4. interpret the Constitution

4. interpret the Constitution

"It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is. . . ." — Marbury v. Madison, 1803 This statement expresses the Supreme Court's claim that 1.courts must abide by a strict interpretation of the Constitution 2.federal laws must be approved by the courts before they can take effect 3.the judicial branch must have a role in the amendment process 4.the power of judicial review belongs to the courts

4.the power of judicial review belongs to the courts