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What was the primary issue at the heart of Marbury v. Madison (1803)? Options: The legality of the Alien and Sedition Acts, The authority of the Supreme Court to issue writs of mandamus, The power of Congress to regulate interstate commerce, The right of states to tax federal institutions

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The authority of the Supreme Court to issue writs of mandamus

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Which constitutional principle was established by the decision in Marbury v. Madison?

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Judicial review

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In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), what was the main constitutional question? Can a state tax a federal institution? Can Congress regulate interstate commerce? Can the President veto state laws? Can states nullify federal laws?

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Can a state tax a federal institution?

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What was the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland regarding the power of Congress?

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Congress has the power to establish a national bank

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Which constitutional clause 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 United States v. Lopez (1995)?

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The regulation of firearms in school zones

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What was the Supreme Court's decision in United States v. Lopez regarding the Commerce Clause?

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The Commerce Clause does not extend to non-economic activities

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In Citizens United v. FEC (2010), what was the primary legal question? Can the government restrict independent political expenditures by corporations?

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Can the government restrict independent political expenditures by corporations?

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What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Citizens United v. FEC?

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Corporations have the same free speech rights as individuals

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Which constitutional amendment was central to the decision in Citizens United v. FEC?

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First Amendment