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Judicial Interpretation and the Supremacy Clause Quiz

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According to the passage, what is the province and duty of the Judicial Department?

To enforce unconstitutional laws

To ignore conflicting laws

To create new laws

To interpret and expound the law (correct)

In the context of the passage, what does it mean for an act of the Legislature to be 'void'?

It is temporarily suspended

It is considered valid and enforceable

It is considered invalid and unenforceable (correct)

It is subject to further review by the executive branch

Based on the passage, what cases does the judicial power of the United States extend to?

Only cases involving federal laws

All criminal cases

Only cases involving state laws

All cases arising under the Constitution (correct)

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 Signup and view all the answers

In Marbury v Madison, what was the decision regarding the power of judicial review?

The power of judicial review was upheld Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers