Marshall's Court
Which of the following types of commerce could the federal government regulate? A. An airplane that takes passengers from New York to Texas B. A subway that takes passengers between neighborhoods in San Francisco C. A limousine that takes passengers from one Ohio city to another D. A taxi that takes passengers from downtown Chicago to the airport
A. An airplane that takes passengers from New York to Texas
The power to establish a national bank is classified as, A. An implied power of Congress B. An express power of Congress C. A revenue-raising power of Congress D. A regulatory power of Congress
A. An implied power of Congress
Which action by the states of Maryland led to McCulloch v. Maryland? A. Taxing a federal bank B. Taxing a state bank C. Establishing a state bank D. Establishing a local bank
A. Taxing a federal bank
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that, A. A federal law could not override state law. B. A state law could not override a federal law C. Maryland could not create a state bank D. Congress could not create a national bank.
B. A state law could not override a federal law
How was the case of United States v. Stevens in 2010 similar to the Marbury v. Madison case? A. It challenged the power of judicial review but was unsuccessful. B. It was an example of the Supreme Court ruling a law unconstitutional. C. It challenged the power of judicial review and caused it to be revoked. D. It was an example of Congress amending the Constitution.
B. It was an example of the Supreme Court ruling a law unconstitutional.
Where are the implied powers of Congress found? A. They are explicitly listen in the Constitution. B. They are suggested but not stated in the Constitution. C. They are described in Supreme Court rulings. D. They are established by a president's executive orders.
B. They are suggested but not stated in the Constitution.
The Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison happened because, A. A Federalists official refused to appoint a Democratic- Republican. B. The Judiciary Act of 1789 had an unconstitutional provision. C. A Democratic-republican official refused to appoint a Federalist. D. The president wanted the Supreme Court to exercise judicial review.
C. A Democratic-republican official refused to appoint a Federalist.
Which Supreme Court case dealt with the regulation of interstate commerce? A. Marbury v. Madison B. McCulloch v. Maryland C. Gibbons v. Ogden D. United States v. Stevens
C. Gibbons v. Ogden
Which modern industry is MOST DIRECTLY affected by the ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden? A. Housing construction B. Boat manufacturing C. Long-distance shipping D. Food processing
C. Long-distance shipping
The 1803 ruling in Marbury v. Madison affected the balance of power in federal government by giving the judiciary a way to, A. Overturn cabinet appointments B. Block presidential actions C. Force federal officials to do their job. D. Check the power of Congress
D. Check the power of Congress
