USA HISTORY

WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900

AMERICAN INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT IN THE GILDED AGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Supreme Court in the Gilded Age generally interpreted the Constitution to favor
A
labor unions.
B
farmers.
C
state regulatory agencies.
D
governmental control over the economy.
E
corporations.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It takes up appeals against the verdicts of the High Courts, other courts and tribunals. It settles disputes between various government authorities, between state governments, and between the centre and any state government. It also hears matters which the President refers to it, in its advisory role.

Detailed explanation-2: -As per Article 129, the Supreme Court is to be the Court of Record. As per Article 131, the Original Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is authorized. As per Articles 132, 133, 134 the Appellate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court is authorized. Under Article 135, Federal Court’s Power is given to the Supreme Court.

Detailed explanation-3: -Article 129 declares the Supreme Court a court of record and it further provides that the Supreme Court shall have all the powers of such a court including the power to punish for contempt of itself. The expression used in Article 129 is not restrictive instead it is extensive in nature.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Court and Constitutional Interpretation-Supreme Court of the United States.

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