1. Reviewing Marshall Court Decisions

2. Marbury v. Madison
Supreme Court Decision: Sets up principle of judicial review
Effect on power of national govt: EXPANDS power of federal government (the Supreme Court)

3. McCulloch v. Maryland
Supreme Court Decision: Court rules a national bank is constitutional
Effect on power of national govt: Expands power of federal government

4. Gibbons v. Ogden
What issue is being decided? New Jersey and New York are fighting over who has power to issue licenses for people to sail on Hudson River
Supreme Court Decision: Supreme Court rules Congress has the power to issues licenses, not states, because of the Commerce Clause
Interstate trade (trade amongst and between the states) is regulated by CONGRESS! Not states.
Effect on power of national govt: Expands power of federal government