In Its Decision in McCulloch V

question 127

Multiple Choice

In its decision in McCulloch v. Maryland, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that

• A) the Indians were not allowed to sue the federal government.
• B) the Second Bank of the United States was constitutional.
• C) Catholics could not be barred from political office.
• D) the American System was unconstitutional.
• E) states could nullify federal laws with congressional permission.

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Constitution Act, 1982

A significant part of the constitution of Canada that introduced many fundamental changes, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Charter of Rights and Freedoms

A fundamental Canadian legal document that ensures its citizens are granted basic rights and freedoms.

BNA Act

The British North America Act, 1867, which created the Dominion of Canada by joining Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia into a single country under British rule.

Supreme Court of Canada

The highest court in Canada, which has the ultimate authority in interpreting Canadian law and the Canadian Constitution.