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Which action by the state of Maryland led to McCulloch v. Maryland?

A
taxing a federal bank
B
taxing a state bank
C
establishing a state bank
D
establishing a local bank
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How did McCulloch v. Maryland affect the separation of powers in the United States?

A
It established the power of the federal government.
B
It decided that the federal government cannot tax states.
C
It established the power of state governments.
D
It allowed state governments to overrule the federal government.
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The question raised by McCulloch v. Maryland was whether

A
federal taxes were unconstitutional.
B
a state license was more important than a federal one.
C
Congress could use its implied powers.
D
the Supreme Court could declare laws unconstitutional.
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How was the case of United States v. Stevens in 2010 similar to the Marbury v. Madison case?

A
It challenged the power of judicial review but was unsuccessful.
B
It was an example of the Supreme Court ruling a law unconstitutional.
C
It challenged the power of judicial review and caused it to be revoked.
D
It was an example of Congress amending the Constitution.
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Where are the implied powers of Congress found?

A
They are explicitly listed in the Constitution.
B
They are suggested but not stated in the Constitution.
C
They are described in Supreme Court rulings.
D
They are established by a president’s executive orders.
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The power to establish a national bank is classified as

A
an implied power of Congress.
B
an express power of Congress.
C
a revenue-raising power of Congress.
D
a regulatory power of Congress.
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In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that

A
a federal law could not override state law.
B
a state law could not override a federal law.
C
Maryland could not create a state bank.
D
Congress could not create a national bank.
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Why is Marbury v. Madison considered a landmark Supreme Court case?

A
The court’s ruling established the concept of judicial review.
B
It named James Madison, “father of the Constitution,” as the defendant.
C
The court ordered a federal official to carry out his duties.
D
It resulted in a decision that went against President Jefferson’s views.
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Which Supreme Court case dealt with the regulation of interstate commerce?

A
Marbury v. Madison
B
McCulloch v. Maryland
C
Gibbons v. Ogden
D
United States v. Stevens
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Which of the following types of commerce could the federal government regulate?

A
an airplane that takes passengers from New York to Texas
B
a subway that takes passengers between neighborhoods in San Francisco
C
a limousine that takes passengers from one Ohio city to another
D
a taxi that takes passengers from downtown Chicago to the airport

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