McCulloch v. Maryland
Congress has the right to make laws “necessary and proper” to carry out its listed powers/duties.
A. Elastic Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
C. Commerce Clause
A. Elastic Clause
The ____ states that Congress has the power to regulate trade between the states, foreign nations, & Native tribes.
A. Elastic Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
C. Commerce Clause
C. Commerce Clause
Why was Monroe’s presidency nicknamed the Era of Good Feelings?
A. There was no national debt during his presidency.
B. There was national unity and national pride during his presidency.
C. The US overtook Florida and Canada during his presidency
B. There was national unity and national pride during his presidency.
What 2 clauses were used in the Supreme Court's decision in McColloch v. Maryland (1819)? Pick 2.
A. Supremacy Clause
B. Elastic Clause
C. Commerce Clause
A. Supremacy Clause
B. Elastic Clause
Federal law is superior to state law.
A. Elastic Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
C. Commerce Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
James Monroe was the ________ President of the US.
5th
In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), Maryland (a state) could not tax the Second Bank of the US because the __.
A. Supremacy Clause - federal law is superior when a state law conflicts with a federal law.
B. Commerce Clause - Congress regulates business activities between states.
A. Supremacy Clause - federal law is superior when a state law conflicts with a federal law.
Based on the Commerce Clause, why did the Supreme Court rule in favor of Gibbons?
A. Congress has the sole power to regulate business activities between states.
B. States have the sole power to regulate business activities between states.
C. The Supreme Court has the sole power to regulate business activities between states.
A. Congress has the sole power to regulate business activities between states.
Which statement summarizes the main idea of the Monroe Doctrine (1823)?
A. There is a physical barrier between European nations and the US.
B. US will protect the Western Hemisphere from further European colonization.
C. US will protect the European powers if they go to war with Mexico.
D. Canada cannot form an alliance with the US.
B. US will protect the Western Hemisphere from further European colonization.
The Elastic Clause is also called the ____ Clause.
A. Commerce
B. Supremacy
C. Necessary and Proper
C. Necessary and Proper
Based on the Supremacy Clause, why was the state law of New York that created a monopoly for Ogden considered invalid?
A. It was not approved by the Supreme Court.
B. It was in conflict with a federal law that gave Gibbons a steamboat license.
C. It was not based on the US Constitution.
B. It was in conflict with a federal law that gave Gibbons a steamboat license.
What is being described?
--US would not interfere in European wars/affairs
--The Western Hemisphere was not open to new European colonies
--The US would protect the Western Hemisphere from European colonization and would respond with any attempts to colonize with military force
Monroe Doctrine
In McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), the Second Bank of the US was constitutional because the ____.
A. Commerce Clause allows Congress to regulate trade between states.
B. Elastic Clause allows Congress to pass laws to help it carry out its duties.
B. Elastic Clause allows Congress to pass laws to help it carry out its duties.
Which 2 clauses were used in the Supreme Court's decision in Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)? Pick 2.
A. Elastic Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
C. Commerce Clause
B. Supremacy Clause
C. Commerce Clause
What did Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) and McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) have in common? Pick 3.
A. Supremacy Clause was used in the decision made by the Court.
B. The decision increased the power of the federal government.
C. The decision increased the power of states' rights.
D. Chief Justice John Marshall led the Court on both decisions.
A. Supremacy Clause was used in the decision made by the Court.
B. The decision increased the power of the federal government.
D. Chief Justice John Marshall led the Court on both decisions.