Marbury v. Madison (1803) — Judicial Review

What power did the Supreme Court establish in Marbury v. Madison?

• The power to create laws

• The power to declare war

• The power to declare laws unconstitutional

• The power to enforce laws

How did Marbury v. Madison strengthen the role of the judicial branch?

• A. By allowing judges to serve for life

• B. By giving courts authority to interpret the Constitution

• C. By allowing courts to create new amendments

• D. By giving courts control over the executive branch

Why is Marbury v. Madison important to the system of checks and balances?

• It allows Congress to remove judges

• It limits the President’s term

• It allows the Supreme Court to limit Congress and the President

• It gives states more power than the federal government

What did the Supreme Court rule about states taxing the national bank?

• States could tax it freely

• States could tax it with permission

• States could not tax it

• Only Congress could tax states

Which constitutional principle was reinforced in McCulloch v. Maryland?

• Judicial review

• States’ rights

• Federal supremacy

• Separation of powers

How would this ruling affect future conflicts between states and the federal government?

• States would gain more independence

• Federal laws would generally override state laws

• States could ignore federal programs

Who has the power to regulate interstate commerce?

• State governments

• Local governments

• Congress

• The Supreme Court

What was the main issue in Gibbons v. Ogden?

• Slavery

• Trade between states

• Taxation

• Voting rights

Why was this decision important for the growth of the U.S. economy?

• It limited trade

• It gave states control over shipping

• It allowed consistent national trade rules

What doctrine was established in Plessy v. Ferguson?

• Desegregation

• Judicial review

• Separate but equal

• Equal protection