McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

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• This landmark case declared that the United States government had implied powers as well as those specifically listed in the Constitution. The decision provided the ability of the federal government to expand or evolve its powers to meet an ever-changing world.

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COHENS v. VIRGINIA (1821)

• This landmark case declared that the Supreme Court is bound to hear all cases that involve constitutional questions, and that jurisdiction is not dependent on the identity of the parties in the cases.

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GIBBONS v. OGDEN (1824)

• 2-minute summary • This case set the stage for future expansion of congressional power over commercial activity and a vast range of other activities once thought to come within the jurisdiction of the states. Congress had preemptive authority over the states to regulate any aspect of commerce crossing state lines.

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Fletcher v. Peck (1810)

• 2-minute summary • This case stated that a law that negates all property rights established under an earlier law is unconstitutional.

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Dartmouth College v. Woodward (1819)

• 2-minute summary • The decision had far-reaching impact in its application to business charters, protecting businesses and corporations from a great deal of government regulation.

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This was a case about whether or not a state government can force a privately owned college to a public university for the government’s financial gain.