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 case Gibbons v. Ogden (1824), the Supreme Court ruled that Congress has the power to regulate interstate commerce. This decision strengthened the federal government's authority over states in matters related to commerce (which is part of the broader concept of federal - state power relations). The Bill of Rights (A) is about individual rights. The idea that states have authority over the federal government (B) is contrary to the principle of federal supremacy in some areas as established by this case. Ex post facto laws (D) are laws that criminalize an act after it was committed, which is not relevant to this case.

Answer:

C. the federal government's authority over states