During Monroe's presidency and under Chief Justice John Marshall, what were some significant ways that the U.S. Supreme Court impacted the nation? A. the court limited the power of the federal government by requiring states to approve any new treaties. B. the court expanded the power of the House and the Senate. C. the court expanded the power of the federal government by making it easier for the government to regulate trade. D. the court limited the power of the president by outlawing the ability to veto a bill.

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During Monroe's presidency and under Chief Justice John Marshall, what were some significant ways that the U.S. Supreme Court impacted the nation?  A. the court limited the power of the federal government by requiring states to approve any new treaties.  B. the court expanded the power of the House and the Senate.  C. the court expanded the power of the federal government by making it easier for the government to regulate trade.  D. the court limited the power of the president by outlawing the ability to veto a bill.

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During James Monroe's presidency, the U.S. Supreme Court, under Chief Justice John Marshall, played a significant role in shaping the power and authority of the federal government. The correct answer is:

C. the court expanded the power of the federal government by making it easier for the government to regulate trade.

John Marshall's decisions often reinforced federal authority over states and established important principles regarding federalism, including the regulation of interstate commerce and the supremacy of federal laws. Key cases like Gibbons v. Ogden (1824) clarified the federal government's authority to regulate interstate commerce, thereby expanding its power.