Asked by Karla Ortega on Jul 16, 2024

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Ware v. Hylton established the authority of the Supreme Court to

A) rule on the constitutionality of acts of Congress.
B) hear suits brought by state governments against individuals.
C) rule on the constitutionality of state laws.
D) hear suits brought by individuals against state governments.

Ware v. Hylton

A 1796 U.S. Supreme Court case that determined that treaties made under the authority of the United States have precedence over state statutes.

Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest federal court in the United States, having the ultimate judicial authority to interpret and decide upon constitutional issues, serving as a crucial arbiter in the American legal system.

Constitutionality

The conformity or alignment of laws, actions, or decrees with the principles or provisions of a constitution.

  • Comprehend the influence and determinations of the Supreme Court in forming the early legal system of the United States.
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Sphamandla SandileJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Ware v. Hylton, a case heard by the Supreme Court in 1796, established the authority of the Supreme Court to rule on the constitutionality of state laws.