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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In 1832 the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia did not have legal authority over the Cherokees living in the state. President Andrew Jackson responded to this decision by?

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ignoring the ruling and allowing Georgia to evict the Cherokee Nation.

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Ruled slaves could never be U.S. citizens
-Slaves were continued to be viewed as property
-Declared Missouri Compromise unconstitutional

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Dred Scott v. Sandford

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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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President __________________________ supported Indian Removal, ignored the ruling of the Supreme Court in Worcester v. Georgia and forced the Cherokee to Oklahoma along the Trail of Tears.

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Andrew Jackson

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What did the Supreme Court rule in Dred Scott v. Sandford? Options: Dred Scott was set free since he lived in a free state. Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. , Dred Scott was property and not a citizen. Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional. , Dred Scott's owners were guilty of holding him against his will and were arrested. Missouri Compromise was constitutional. , Dred Scott's owners had to pay Dred Scott for work he completed. Missouri Compromise was constitutional.

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Dred Scott was property and not a citizen. Missouri Compromise was unconstitutional.

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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