Gibbons v. Ogden questions
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The image contains a series of questions related to the Supreme Court case Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), focusing on the constitutional principles, historical context, and interpretations surrounding the case. The questions cover topics such as the Commerce Clause, the power of the federal government versus state governments in regulating commerce, and the meaning of 'commerce' according to Chief Justice Marshall's opinion.
Answer
Here are the answers: 1. B, 2. B, 3. Includes navigation, 4. States, 5. 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D, 6. B
Here are the answers to the questions.
- B
- B
- According to Chief Justice Marshall's opinion, the term 'commerce' encompasses more than just buying and selling; it includes navigation.
- States
- 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
- B
Answer for screen readers
Here are the answers to the questions.
- B
- B
- According to Chief Justice Marshall's opinion, the term 'commerce' encompasses more than just buying and selling; it includes navigation.
- States
- 1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-D
- B
More Information
Gibbons v. Ogden was a landmark decision in which the Supreme Court of the United States held that the power to regulate interstate commerce, granted to Congress by the Commerce Clause of the United States Constitution, encompassed the power to regulate navigation.
Tips
A common mistake is to confuse interstate and intrastate commerce. Interstate commerce is commerce between two or more states, while intrastate commerce is commerce within a single state.
Sources
- Gibbons v. Ogden | Oyez - oyez.org
- Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) - Bill of Rights Institute - billofrightsinstitute.org
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