Questions: Listen MARBURY v. MADISON established the Supreme Court's power to issue a writ of mandamus. of judicial review. of original jurisdiction. none of the above Question 16 (2 points) Listen Which of the following is a function of the Constitution? outlining the organization of government. granting powers. enumerating people's rights. all of the above.

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MARBURY v. MADISON established the Supreme Court's power
to issue a writ of mandamus.
of judicial review.
of original jurisdiction.
none of the above

Question 16 (2 points)
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Which of the following is a function of the Constitution?
outlining the organization of government.
granting powers.
enumerating people's rights.
all of the above.
Transcript text: Listen MARBURY v. MADISON established the Supreme Court's power to issue a writ of mandamus. of judicial review. of original jurisdiction. none of the above Question 16 (2 points) Listen Which of the following is a function of the Constitution? outlining the organization of government. granting powers. enumerating people's rights. all of the above.
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The answer to the first question is: of judicial review.

Explanation:

  • A writ of mandamus: This is incorrect. While Marbury v. Madison involved a request for a writ of mandamus, the case ultimately established the principle of judicial review, not the power to issue writs of mandamus.
  • Of judicial review: This is correct. Marbury v. Madison (1803) is a landmark case in which the U.S. Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall, established the principle of judicial review, which allows the Court to declare a law unconstitutional.
  • Of original jurisdiction: This is incorrect. The case did not establish the Supreme Court's original jurisdiction; the Constitution already defines the Court's original jurisdiction.
  • None of the above: This is incorrect because the correct answer is "of judicial review."

The answer to the second question is: all of the above.

Explanation:

  • Outlining the organization of government: This is correct. The Constitution outlines the structure of the federal government, including the separation of powers among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
  • Granting powers: This is correct. The Constitution grants specific powers to different branches of government and to the states.
  • Enumerating people's rights: This is correct. The Constitution, particularly through the Bill of Rights and subsequent amendments, enumerates various rights and freedoms of the people.
  • All of the above: This is correct because the Constitution serves all these functions.
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