Question

A historical review of the supreme courts reveal the court ___ .

1) Has expanded the power of the federal government to regulate the economy.
2) Has expanded the scope of civil liberties afforded to US citizens
3) Has expanded its use of judicial review primarily after after the New Deal.
4) Has expanded its own use by being politically astute in exercising power over other branches
5) All of the above are true.

Answer 1

The Supreme Court has considerably expanded its role and influence throughout American history, from broadening the federal government's regulatory powers to upholding civil liberties and firmly establishing the practice of judicial review.

Step-by-step explanation:

A historical review of the Supreme Court reveals that:

1. The Court has expanded the power of the federal government to regulate the economy.
2. The Court has expanded the scope of civil liberties afforded to US citizens.
3. The Court has expanded its use of judicial review primarily after the New Deal.
4. The Court has expanded its own use by being politically astute in exercising power over other branches.
5. All of the above are true.

During the nation's early development, the Supreme Court broadened the Congress's ability to regulate commerce to meet the demands of an expanding economy and technological advances. After a brief period in the 1930s, where the Court narrowed its interpretation of the commerce clause, it then significantly broadened its scope which played a crucial role in civil rights advancements and environmental regulations. The Court's prowess was solidified, starting with the landmark decision in Marbury v. Madison (1803) that established judicial review, allowing the Court to declare federal and state legislative and executive actions unconstitutional if they conflict with the U.S. Constitution or a state constitution.