John Marshall and the Contract Clause

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What was the central concern of the Supreme Court in the early nineteenth century?

  • State boundaries
  • The contract clause (correct)
  • Regulation of foreign commerce
  • Taxation laws

Why did Chief Justice John Marshall support aggressive policies for economic expansion?

  • To restrict the powers of the federal government
  • To promote vigorous economic expansion (correct)
  • To favor state interests over federal government interests
  • To limit private property rights

What philosophy did Chief Justice John Marshall believe in regarding private property?

  • Government should have full authority to control private property
  • Private property should only be controlled by states
  • Private property is not a natural right
  • Private property should be elevated to a natural right with limited government intervention (correct)

Why did John Marshall champion the contract clause?

<p>To support the right to private property (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity did John Marshall prefer to lead economic policy making?

<p>The federal government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the contract clause primarily limit?

<p>State regulatory powers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue at stake in Fletcher v. Peck (1810)?

<p>Validity of a public contract under the contract clause (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were the citizens of Georgia outraged by the land sale in 1795?

<p>Because of wholesale bribery and corruption by legislators (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did John Quincy Adams and Joseph Story have in common in relation to Fletcher v. Peck?

<p>Both had roles in the legal proceedings of the case (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did John Peck sue Robert Fletcher in Fletcher v. Peck case?

<p>For return of the purchase price after rescission of the sale (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did Thomas Jefferson play in relation to the dispute over Yazoo River land?

<p>He was drawn into controversy while negotiating a settlement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which landmark Supreme Court decision established the significance of the contract clause?

<p>Fletcher v. Peck (1810) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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