Author Question: The Marshall Court refuted the power of state courts to interpret and apply the Constitution in ways ... (Read 125 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

The Marshall Court refuted the power of state courts to interpret and apply the Constitution in ways that conflicted with the Supreme Courts own interpretations, therefore

a. their ruling has no bearing on the state governments.
b. the ruling only applies to an agency or official of the federal government.
c. the supremacy clause applies only to the Constitution and not to Supreme Court actions.
d. that ruling may be overridden by a states supreme court.
e. the Constitution assumed its status as the uniform governing law of all the states.

Question 2

What was the significant ruling of the Supreme Court in McCulloch v. Maryland in 1819?

a. The Madison administration was held in contempt of court for its disagreement with the creation of a national bank.
b. Though the national bank was a creation of the federal government, it was subordinate to the government of the state in which it was located.
c. Based on the necessary and proper clause of the U.S. Constitution, the national bank had broad powers and was justified in using those powers when exercising the national governments expressly delegated powers.
d. The Supreme Court had no power or jurisdiction to consider a case involving a state government.
e. Marylands state supreme court had jurisdiction over the federal court (Supreme Court).