10 Questions
According to the passage, what is the province and duty of the Judicial Department?
To interpret and expound the law
In the context of the passage, what does it mean for an act of the Legislature to be 'void'?
It is considered invalid and unenforceable
Based on the passage, what cases does the judicial power of the United States extend to?
All cases arising under the Constitution
According to the passage, what is the intention behind extending judicial power to cases arising under the Constitution?
To ensure examination of the Constitution in relevant cases
In Marbury v Madison, what was the decision regarding the power of judicial review?
The power of judicial review was upheld
In Marbury v Madison, what role did the Judicial Department assert in relation to acts of the Legislature?
To interpret and expound the Constitution, and declare void any acts of the Legislature that are repugnant to it
What is the significance of the statement 'If two laws conflict with each other, the Courts must decide on the operation of each' in the passage?
It highlights the necessity for the Courts to interpret and apply conflicting laws
According to the passage, what is the scope of the judicial power of the United States?
Broadly extended to all cases arising under the Constitution
What does it mean for an act of the Legislature to be 'void' in the context of the passage?
It indicates that the act is null and has no legal effect
What was the underlying intention behind extending judicial power to cases arising under the Constitution, as per the passage?
To ensure that cases arising under the Constitution are decided after examining the instrument under which they arise
Test your knowledge on judicial interpretation, the supremacy clause, and the role of the courts in evaluating legislative actions in the United States. Explore key concepts from famous judicial rulings and their impact on constitutional law.
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