STAAR Supreme Court Cases

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John Marshall
Promoted the public good
Maintained a strong sense of duty
Used clear language to discuss complex issues
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Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established judicial review

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In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to...

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strike down any law that the courts deems unconstitutional

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As Chief Justice, who increased the power of the Judicial Branch and Federal government after Marbury v. Madison?

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John Marshall

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Ruled only the federal government can regulate interstate commerce. The federal government's power is higher than state power.

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Ogden v. Gibbons

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Gibbons v Ogden (1824) addressed which issue?

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The regulation of interstate commerce

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Which Supreme Court Justice oversaw Marbury v Madison, Gibbons v Ogden and McCulloch v Maryland?

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John Marshall

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One of the most influential Supreme Court Justices; he helped establish the idea of Judicial Review which made the Supreme Court the powerful institution it is today.

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John Marshall

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This court case established Judicial Review by declaring the Judiciary Act of 1789 unconstitutional. This made the Supreme Court the final authority in deciding what laws and the Constitution means.

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Marbury v. Madison

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Unconstitutional means

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To violate the constitution

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Ruled only the federal government can regulate interstate commerce. Federal government's power is higher than state power.

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Ogden v. Gibbons