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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government

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This flashcard set covers key concepts about the Supreme Court’s authority and major historical cases like Gibbons v. Ogden. It helps learners understand the meaning of "supremacy" in a legal context and the roles individuals played in landmark decisions.

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highest authority
limitless power
superior judgment
greater aptitude

not b

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Definition

Which is the best definition of "supremacy"?

highest authority
limitless power
superior judgment
greater aptitude

not b

Who was involved in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden?

two competing owners of steamboat companies
a steamboat owner and the federal government
two steamboat owners who didn't want to pay federal taxes
two steamboat owners who argued with federal law

a

Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland

argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.
created the first federal bank in the state.
said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland's borders.
passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

d

Why did William Marbury support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury's appointment.
It said that James Madison's actions were unconstitutional.
It limited the Constitution's power to affect Marbury's case.

a

What was James Madison's position regarding the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

He agreed that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
He opposed the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison.
He believed the Supreme Court should consider Marbury's case.
He supported the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison.

d

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

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

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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government
TermDefinition

Which is the best definition of "supremacy"?

highest authority
limitless power
superior judgment
greater aptitude

not b

Who was involved in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden?

two competing owners of steamboat companies
a steamboat owner and the federal government
two steamboat owners who didn't want to pay federal taxes
two steamboat owners who argued with federal law

a

Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland

argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.
created the first federal bank in the state.
said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland's borders.
passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

d

Why did William Marbury support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury's appointment.
It said that James Madison's actions were unconstitutional.
It limited the Constitution's power to affect Marbury's case.

a

What was James Madison's position regarding the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

He agreed that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
He opposed the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison.
He believed the Supreme Court should consider Marbury's case.
He supported the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison.

d

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

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

not a

Which is an example of federal supremacy?

State banks must pay taxes to the more powerful federal government.
The Supreme Court can decide whether a law or act is constitutional.
Congress has powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution.
A state is not allowed to tax federal money because federal law is superior.

not b

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

Banks cannot be created by Congress.
States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.
A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.
Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.

a

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

It said that federal judicial review is required in all state legal cases.
It said the Constitution is open to interpretation in state matters.
It said that federal trade is more important than state trade.
It said that Congress has power to regulate trade between states.

d

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

Congress should not be involved in creating banks.
McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.

c