1
Q
In McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court established what?
A
States cannot interfere with or tax the legitimate activities of the federal government.
2
Q
In The Federalist 78, Alexander Hamilton argued that the federal judiciary “is beyond comparison the weakest of the three departments of power.” What is the reason he gave for this argument?
A
It must depend on the executive for enforcement of its decisions.
3
Q
Shaw v. Reno ruled that
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redistricting plans based predominantly on race, even to help minorities, can violate the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause
4
Q
Baker v Carr ruling
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That the states cannot re-district the state into a political party’s favor
