court cases

Question 1

Marbury Vs Madison (1803)

Answer 1

The federal courts get to apply the constitution

Question 2

Fletcher Vs Peck (1810)

Answer 2

Contracts cannot be repealed even if signs of corruption are involved

Question 3

Dartmouth College vs Woodward (1819)

Answer 3

States can’t change/repeal existing valid contracts

Question 4

McCulloh vs Maryland (1819)

Answer 4

Upholds the “implied powers” of Congress (National Bank is constitutional)

Question 5

Cohen vs Virginia (1821)

Answer 5

The right for federal review of state court decisions is affirmed

Question 6

Johnson vs McIntosh (1823)

Answer 6

Native tribes have tribal land rights that supersede all other american law

Question 7

Gibbons vs Odgen (1824)

Answer 7

Congress’ power to regulate interstate trade is strengthened and reaffirmed

Question 8

Worcester vs Georgia (1832)

Answer 8

Native tribes are sovereign entities free form the authority of state governments (This case reaffirms the supremacy of the federal government)