Key Supreme Court Cases Overview

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What was the significance of the Marbury v. Madison case in 1803?

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It established the principle of judicial review.

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Which Chief Justice presided over the Marbury v. Madison case?

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John Marshall

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In McCulloch v. Maryland, what was the main issue at hand?

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Whether states could tax the federal government.

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What was the outcome of McCulloch v. Maryland regarding the power of the federal government?

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It expanded the power of the federal government.

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Which clause of the U.S. Constitution was central to the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?

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The Necessary and Proper Clause

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What was the main issue in the Gibbons v. Ogden case?

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The regulation of interstate commerce.

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What was the Supreme Court's decision in Gibbons v. Ogden?

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Only Congress could regulate interstate commerce.

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Who was the Chief Justice during the Gibbons v. Ogden case?

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John Marshall

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How did the decision in Gibbons v. Ogden affect federal power?

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It expanded federal power over commerce.

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True or False: McCulloch v Maryland started because the Federal Government wanted to tax a state bank?

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True