The Supreme Court- and Cases Flashcards

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What was James Madison’s position regarding the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison?

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He supported the Supreme Court ruling in Marbury v. Madison.

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“Congress shall have power to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several states” -Article 1, Section 8
This excerpt reinforces the idea of…

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Federal supremacy

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What is the best definition of “supremacy”?

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Highest authority

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Why did William Marbury support the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court

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An implied power is one that…

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Is suggested by the constitution.

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What is the definition of “interstate commerce”?

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Commerce between states.

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What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?

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It created a federal court system

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In the case of Marbury v. Madison, what was William Marbury’s appointment?

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He was appointed as a federal judge

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“If two laws conflict with each other, the court must decide on the operation of each… The constitution must govern the case to which they both apply” -Marbury v. Madison
The excerpt describes…

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The principle of judicial review

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What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?

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Thomas Gibbons was allowed to operate his steamboats in New York.

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