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What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?

A
A state license allowed Aaron Ogden to overtake Thomas Gibbons’ steamboat due to New York state law.
B
A federal license allowed Thomas Gibbons to operate his steamboats in multiple states.
C
Thomas Gibbons won a federal license to operate his steamboats anywhere in the United States.
D
Aaron Ogden maintained a state level monopoly on steamboat operation in New York.
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Gibbons v. Ogden addressed "interstate commerce,” which is

A
commerce between states.
B
commerce between state and federal governments.
C
commerce between steamboat operators.
D
commerce between different parts of the same state.
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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 that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
C
It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
D
It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.
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An implied power is one that

A
is clearly outlined in the Constitution.
B
gives the Supreme Court power to revise the Constitution.
C
overrules the wording of the Constitution.
D
is suggested by the Constitution, but not specifically stated.
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Read the excerpt from the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8.[Congress shall have power] to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States.This excerpt reinforces the idea of

A
federal supremacy.
B
habeas corpus.
C
balance of powers.
D
judicial review.

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