Father of the Supreme Court

Who was the Chief Justice that played a significant role in establishing the power of the judicial branch?

• John Marshall

• Roger Taney

• John Jay

• Samuel Chase

Which President appointed John Marshall as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?

• Andrew Jackson

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

What was John Marshall's profession before becoming Chief Justice?

• Governor

• Surveyor

• Lawyer

• Army Officer

Which practice did John Marshall eliminate in the Supreme Court?

• Jury involvement in decisions

• Each judge writing their own opinion

• Life tenure for justices

• Public hearings

What significant power did the Supreme Court gain during Marshall's tenure?

• The ability to enact laws

• The ability to impeach the President

• The ability to veto presidential decisions

• The ability to declare laws unconstitutional

Which amendment was passed that affected the Supreme Court's interaction with state laws?

• Tenth Amendment

• Eleventh Amendment

• Thirteenth Amendment

• Twelfth Amendment

Who was the President that ignored the Supreme Court's decision regarding Indian nations?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• John Adams

What was the outcome of the impeachment trial of Justice Samuel Chase?

• He was convicted but not removed

• He was impeached

• He was acquitted

• He resigned

In the Worcester v. Georgia case, Marshal ruled that the Indian Nations could keep their land, but Jackson-

• asked the Cherokee to move to New York City and build the Erie Canal

• impressed U.S. sailors leading to the War of 1812

• dared the court to try enforcing its interpretation

• backed down because he was a weak president

Who succeeded John Marshall as Chief Justice after his death?

• John Jay

• Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.

• Roger Taney

• Earl Warren