STAAR Review: Early Republic Court Cases

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In Marbury vs Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that:

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the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional

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The Supreme Court decision in McCulloch v. Maryland and Gibbons v. Ogden dealt with-

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the supremacy of the national government

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The supremacy clause of the Constitution states that-

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federal laws are higher than state laws.

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According to the elastic clause of the Constitution, it is necessary and proper for Congress to create a national bank. Further, the supremacy clause, which places federal government above state governments, makes it unconstitutional for a state to tax the federal government. Which case is associated with this decision?

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McCulloch v Maryland

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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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The power of judicial review means that the Supreme Court can ...

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declare laws passed by Congress or actions of the president unconstitutional

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1819 ruling claims a state law cannot interfere with federal law. It confirms right of Congress to set up National Bank under the elastic clause.

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McCulloch v. Maryland

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Strengthened the power of the judiciary by making it the final authority in interpreting the Constitution.

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Marbury v. Madison (1803)

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First time Supreme Court ruled on federal and state laws in conflict.

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McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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Led to federal government regulation of activities regulating anything that involves commerce between states such as railroads, pipelines, minimum wage regulation, and prohibition of child labor.

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Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)