Law 3220 1-4 cases, Law Cases Chapter 5-9, law exam 4 cases with 100% correct answers

McCulloch v. Maryland correct answersFederal actions take precedence over actions of other governments under Federal Supremacy Clause. Maryland wanted to regulate the National Bank Court Held: No, under the Supremacy Clause Congress has the power. Can Congress establish a National Bank? Court Held: Yes, it is constitutional under the Necessary and Proper Clause, which EXPANDS, not restricts, Congress's powers. Wickard v. Filburn correct answersFederal controls on production of wheat Farmer Filburn produced 239 bushels more than he was allowed. Sold none. He was fined and ordered not to plant more. Filburn argued that production was used to feed his chickens and cows and for making bread - all consumed on the farm. No commerce. HELD: Although this appears to be "intrastate" and "trivial," all small farmers together would impact "interstate commerce" and "market conditions." Congress may regulate all production. Almost all business is defined as "interstate." Katzenbach v. McClung correct answersOllie's Bar-B-Q, a family-owned local restaurant in Birmingham, AL. Only white customers served. Title II of newly enacted 1964 Civil Rights Act prohibits racial segregation in public accommodations such as restaurants if in interstate commerce. Is Title II constitutional?