1.27 E-Learning Day Assignment: SCOTUS Basics + BvB

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What is the role of the Supreme Court in the United States?

• To create laws

• To interpret laws

• To enforce laws

• To advise the President

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How does the Supreme Court ensure that its decisions are implemented?

• By passing new laws

• By relying on the executive branch to enforce its rulings

• By directly enforcing its decisions

• By issuing fines

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Judicial Review is...

• Creating laws and relying on the executive branch to enforce them

• Determining if state laws align with federal laws

• Determining if laws are Constitutional or not

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What is the purpose of the Supreme Court?

• Resolve constitutional disputes

• Set laws and Amendments

• Create laws in the federal government

• Enforce laws and ensure they are upheld

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What are the steps involved in how a SCOTUS case works?

• Case begins in lower courts

• One side appeals

• Supreme Court decides whether to hear it

• Oral arguments

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What types of cases does the Supreme Court choose to hear?

• Constitutional questions

• Criminal cases

• Civil disputes

• International law

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How does the Supreme Court's power of judicial review affect the balance of power among the branches of the U.S. government?

• It gives the Supreme Court the ultimate authority over all branches

• It ensures that no branch becomes too powerful, maintaining checks and balances

• It makes the judicial branch subordinate to the legislative branch

• It isolates the judiciary from the other branches of government

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Which principle was established by the Marbury v. Madison case?

• Judicial Review

• Executive Privilege

• Federalism

• Checks and Balances

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What was the impact of the Marbury v. Madison case on the government power?

• It limited the power of the judicial branch

• It strengthened the executive branch

• It strengthened the judicial branch

• It had no impact on government power

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What are the two types of powers that the US Congress can exercise?

• Enumerated and implied powers

• Executive and legislative powers

• Judicial and legislative powers

• Implied and executive powers

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Which article of the US Constitution outlines the powers of the US Congress?

• Article 1

• Article 2

• Article 3

• Article 4

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What is the Necessary and Proper Clause also known as?

• Elastic Clause

• Implied Clause

• Enumerated Clause

• Exclusive Clause

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How does the Necessary and Proper Clause expand the powers of Congress?

• It allows Congress to pass any law it desires

• It permits Congress to make laws required to execute its enumerated powers

• It limits Congress to only the powers explicitly listed in the Constitution

• It gives Congress the power to override presidential vetoes

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Analyze the reasoning behind the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland regarding the constitutionality of the national bank.

• The Court ruled that the national bank was unconstitutional because it was not explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

• The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional under the Necessary and Proper Clause, allowing Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its enumerated powers.

• The Court ruled that the national bank was unconstitutional because it infringed on states' rights.

• The Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional because it was explicitly mentioned in the Constitution.

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Explain how John Marshall's decisions as Chief Justice influenced the balance of power between the federal and state governments.

• His decisions often favored state sovereignty over federal authority.

• His decisions consistently reinforced federal power over the states.

• He maintained a strict interpretation of the Constitution, limiting federal power.

• He avoided making decisions that affected the balance of power.

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What was the main problem addressed in the U.S. v. Lopez case?

• Does Congress have unlimited power under the Commerce Clause?

• Is carrying a gun near a school an economic activity?

• Did Alfonso Lopez violate state law?

• Can the Supreme Court expand federal power?

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What was the impact of the U.S. v. Lopez case on federal authority?

• Expanded federal authority

• Limited federal authority

• No impact on federal authority

• Increased state power

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What Supreme Court case most likely included this quote that set forth the doctrine of implied powers?

• Fletcher v. Peck

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Plessy v. Ferguson