The Judicial Branch Of Government - Establishing The Role Of The Supreme Court

The video explores the evolution of the U.S. Supreme Court from a less prestigious institution to a powerful governmental body. It highlights key events like the ratification of the Bill of Rights and landmark cases such as Marbury v. Madison, which established judicial review. The Supreme Court's role in policymaking through interpretation of the Constitution is discussed, along with its influence over Congress and the President. The video also examines the balance of power between federal and state laws, emphasizing cases like McCulloch v. Maryland that reinforced federal supremacy.

What was the initial perception of the Supreme Court's prestige?

• More prestigious than any other governmental position

• Equally prestigious as being a state governor

• Not prestigious, with many declining appointments

• Highly prestigious and sought after

What role did James Madison envision for the judicial branch?

• To enforce executive orders

• To manage state governments

• To act as a guardian of rights

• To create new laws

Which case established the Supreme Court's power of judicial review?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• United States v. Nixon

• Martin v. Hunter's Lessee

• Marbury v. Madison

How does the Supreme Court influence policymaking?

• By managing state courts

• By enforcing laws

• By interpreting laws and the Constitution

• By creating new laws

What was the significance of the Martin v. Hunter's Lessee case?

• It allowed states to tax federal entities

• It limited the power of the Supreme Court

• It confirmed the supremacy of federal law over state law

• It established the power of judicial review

What was the main question in McCulloch v. Maryland?

• Whether states could create their own banks

• Whether the federal government could charter a national bank

• Whether the Supreme Court could review state laws

• Whether Congress could amend the Constitution

What did the McCulloch v. Maryland decision establish about state power?

• States could tax federal institutions

• States could override federal laws

• States had no power to tax federal institutions

• States could create their own constitutions