Question

gibbons v. ogden reinforced __________. a. the bill of rights b. the states authority over the federal government c. the federal governments authority over states d. ex post facto laws please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

In the Gibbons v. Ogden case (1824), the Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the power to regulate interstate commerce under the Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution. This decision strengthened the federal government's authority over states in matters related to interstate trade and commerce. The Bill of Rights (A) is about individual rights, not federal - state authority. States' authority over the federal government (B) is contrary to the principle of federalism as interpreted in this case. Ex post facto laws (D) are laws that retroactively change the legal consequences of actions, which is not relevant to this case.

Answer:

C. the federal government's authority over states