Early Supreme Court Cases

Which Supreme Court cases expanded the power of the national government?

Select THREE correct answers.

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Worcester v. Georgia

What was the importance of the Supreme Court's ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

• It allowed the president to veto laws

• It established the principle of judicial review

• It supported the development of foreign trade

What is "judicial review"?

• A method for reviewing movies and TV shows in court
• A type of food review conducted by judges
• Process by which courts review the actions of the government to determine the constitutionality of laws

Which court case gave the government the power to regulate foreign and interstate commerce?

• Marbury v. Madison

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Gibbons v. Ogden

Chief Justice John Marshall was instrumental in strengthening the power of the ​ (a)   .

• national government
• state government
• executive branch

What is the importance of the Supreme Court's ruling in Gibbons v. Ogden?

• Limiting federal power over interstate commerce
• Establishing federal power to regulate interstate commerce
• Expanding state power over interstate commerce