America: Nationalism And Change 1818-1830 - Gibbons V Ogden 1824

In 1824, the Supreme Court's decision in Gibbons vs. Ogden defined federal powers over state laws, focusing on commercial shipping rights. The case highlighted the conflict between state-granted monopolies and federal licensing, leading to a ruling based on the Commerce and Supremacy Clauses. This decision established the precedence of federal law over state law, shaping the relationship between national and state governments.

What was the main issue at the heart of the Gibbons vs. Ogden case?

• The ability to declare war

• The power to tax imports

• The authority to regulate commercial shipping

• The right to vote in federal elections

Who was granted a monopoly by the state of New York for steamboat operations?

• John Marshall

• Aaron Ogden

• Robert Fulton

• Thomas Gibbons

What clause of the Constitution was central to the Gibbons vs. Ogden decision?

• The Supremacy Clause

• The Establishment Clause

• The Equal Protection Clause

• The Commerce Clause

What principle did Chief Justice Marshall use to resolve the conflict between state and federal law?

• The principle of judicial review

• The principle of checks and balances

• The principle of federalism

• The Supremacy Clause

What concern does the decision in Gibbons vs. Ogden raise about the role of the national government?

• It shows the national government can declare war without congressional approval.

• It indicates the national government can levy taxes without state consent.

• It implies the national government can override the Bill of Rights.

• It suggests the national government can act as a judge in its own disputes.