Question

did the following supreme court cases grant power to the states or to the federal government?
match the case to the outcome.

gibbons v. ogden
united states v. lopez
mcculloch v. maryland

gave power to the states
gave power to the federal government

Explanation:

Analyze McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)

Established that Congress has implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause and that state action cannot impede valid constitutional exercises of power by the federal government. This expanded federal power.

Analyze Gibbons v. Ogden (1824)

Ruled that the Commerce Clause of the Constitution granted the federal government the power to regulate interstate commerce, encompassing navigation. This expanded federal power.

Analyze United States v. Lopez (1995)

Ruled that the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 exceeded Congress's constitutional authority under the Commerce Clause. This limited federal power, thereby preserving power for the states.

Answer:

• Gibbons v. Ogden: gave power to the federal government
• McCulloch v. Maryland: gave power to the federal government
• United States v. Lopez: gave power to the states