Understanding the Supreme Court's Role

What significant power did the Supreme Court adopt under Chief Justice John Marshall?

• The power to appoint justices

• The power to interpret state laws

• The power of judicial review

• The power to amend the Constitution

How did the Supreme Court's role change after the Civil War?

• It became part of the legislative branch

• It gained the power to veto presidential decisions

• It was given new powers to prevent states from violating individual rights

• It lost its power to interpret the Constitution

Why do Supreme Court decisions often provoke strong reactions from the public?

• They are rarely based on the Constitution

• They have the final say on constitutional matters affecting government actions

• They are always unanimous

• They are made by a single justice