Detail the specific Supreme Court decisions made under Chief Justice John Marshall that strengthened the powers of the national government, and explain how they did so.
What will be an ideal response?
Students should include a discussion of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), according to which the federal government could establish a national bank in Maryland because it was “necessary and proper” to fulfill constitutional obligations. The second key case was Gibbons v. Ogden (1824). That decision claimed that New York State could not create a steamboat monopoly because Congress had the right to regulate interstate commerce.
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Popular sovereignty reflects our form of government and, therefore, __________
a. always leads to mob rule b. is rooted in the idea of democracy c. often disregards the rights of the few d. is inconsistent with federalism
The threat of a veto is an informal power the Texas governor probably used most often in all but which of the following scenarios?
a. In a speech honoring the service of a retiring legislator b. In negotiation with supporters of a bill c. In discussions with lobbyists d. In budget consultations with an administrative agency head e. In discussions with an executive agency's lobbyists as they work for creation of a new program
In Texas, when the agriculture industry forms a relationship with the commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture as well as with members of the house and senate agriculture committee, this is an example of
A) ?an iron triangle. B) ?an umbrella organization. C) ?a revolving door. D) ?a political movement.
When Americans talk of the federal government, they are referring to the federal system of government, which is made up of both the national government and the state governments
Indicate whether the statement is true or false