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U.S. Government Landmark Cases and Amendments

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What did Marbury v. Madison establish?

The authority of the federal government to regulate interstate commerce.

The right of enslaved individuals to citizenship.

The principle of 'judicial review', where the Supreme Court could strike down laws it deemed unconstitutional. (correct)

The right of states to tax federal institutions.

Which of the following Amendments aimed to ensure that citizens' rights couldn't be denied based on their race or previous status as slaves?

Amendment 10

Amendment 19

Amendment 14

Amendment 15 (correct)

Which amendment grants the right to direct, popular election of Senators?

Amendment 16

Amendment 20

Amendment 17 (correct)

Amendment 14

Which landmark case deals with the issue of state vs. national power, upholding the supremacy of the national government?

McCulloch v. Maryland (C) Signup and view all the answers

How is the relationship between the federal government and states described in the 10th Amendment?

Powers not explicitly given to the federal government are reserved for the states. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a right specifically listed in the Bill of Rights?

Right to privacy (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 9th Amendment establish?

It states that the rights listed in the Constitution are not the only ones people have. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following Supreme Court cases involved freedom of speech in schools?

Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier (D) Signup and view all the answers