Chisholm v. Georgia: A Landmark Supreme Court Case

What was the main reason Georgia's state government was unable to pay Robert Farquhar immediately?

• The goods were never delivered.

• They were waiting for a loan approval.

• Farquhar refused to accept payment.

• The American War of Independence had strained their finances.

Who took over Robert Farquhar's estate after his death?

• James Iredell

• Nathaniel Pendelton

• Peter Trezevant

• Alexander Chisholm

What was Georgia's argument against the U.S. Circuit Court hearing the case?

• They claimed the court was biased.

• They argued the court lacked jurisdiction.

• They thought the case was too old.

• They believed the debt was already paid.

What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the ability of citizens to sue states?

• Citizens could not sue states in any court.

• Citizens could sue states only in state courts.

• Citizens could sue states in federal court.

• Citizens could sue states only with state consent.

Which justice dissented in the Supreme Court's decision in Chisholm v. Georgia?

• Nathaniel Pendelton

• John Jay

• James Wilson

• James Iredell

What was the main consequence of the Supreme Court's decision in Chisholm v. Georgia?

• The decision was upheld without any changes.

• The decision was ignored by all states.

• It led to the passing of the 11th Amendment.

• Georgia immediately paid the debt.

What does the 11th Amendment prevent?

• States from suing the federal government.

• States from being sued in federal court without consent.

• Citizens from suing each other in federal court.

• The federal government from suing states.

How long did Farquhar's estate fight to get the owed money?

• 100 years

• 58 years

• 25 years

• 10 years

Who continued the fight for Farquhar's estate after Chisholm's death?

• John Jay

• Peter Trezevant

• Edmund Randolph

• James Iredell

What is the title of the book mentioned in the video?

• The History of American Law

• Supreme Court Cases Unveiled

• The Power of Our Supreme Court

• Landmark Decisions of the Supreme Court