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The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act

A
was ruled unconstitutional.
B
led to an amendment to the Constitution.
C
overruled the Supreme Court.
D
was an example of original jurisdiction.
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Which is an example of federal supremacy?

A
The Supreme Court can decide whether a law or act is constitutional.
B
Congress does not have the power to create federal banks.
C
A state is not allowed to tax federal money because federal law is superior.
D
Congress has powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution.
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Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland

A
argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.
B
created the first federal bank in the state.
C
passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.
D
said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland’s borders.
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Review this quote from the decision in Marbury v. Madison. It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. How does this excerpt summarize the case?

A
It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
B
It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.
C
It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
D
It explains why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Marbury in the case of Marbury v. Madison.
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By ruling in James McCulloch’s favor in McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court agreed that

A
McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
B
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
C
McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.
D
Congress should not be involved in creating banks.
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What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison ?

A
The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
B
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.
C
The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
D
The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
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An implied power is one that

A
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
B
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
C
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
D
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
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In McCulloch v. Maryland , what did the State of Maryland argue?

A
Banks cannot be created by Congress.
B
States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.
C
A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.
D
Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.
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Which is an example of federal supremacy?

A
A state is not allowed to tax federal money because federal law is superior.
B
Congress does not have the power to create federal banks.
C
Congress has powers that are not specifically outlined in the Constitution.
D
The Supreme Court can decide whether a law or act is constitutional.
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By ruling in James McCulloch’s favor in McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court agreed that

A
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
B
Congress should not be involved in creating banks.
C
McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.
D
McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
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What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison ?

A
The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
B
The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
C
The ruling gave the Supreme Court the power to determine the constitutionality of laws.
D
The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury’s case.
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Review this quote from the decision in Marbury v. Madison. It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is. How does this excerpt summarize the case?

A
It explains why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Marbury in the case of Marbury v. Madison.
B
It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
C
It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
D
It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.
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The Judiciary Act of 1789 gave powers to the judicial branch that went beyond what the Constitution outlined. Because of this, the act

A
was an example of original jurisdiction.
B
was ruled unconstitutional.
C
led to an amendment to the Constitution.
D
overruled the Supreme Court.
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Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland

A
passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.
B
said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland’s borders.
C
created the first federal bank in the state.
D
argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.
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In McCulloch v. Maryland , what did the State of Maryland argue?

A
States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.
B
Banks cannot be created by Congress.
C
Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.
D
A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.
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Which is the best definition of “supremacy”?

A
limitless power
B
superior judgment
C
highest authority
D
greater aptitude
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An implied power is one that

A
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
B
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
C
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
D
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
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How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated?

A
The Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.
B
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government’s power.
C
The Court could spend more time interpreting the intent of the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.
D
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states.

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