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The Supreme Court and the Role of Government — Quiz

Question 5 • Civics and Government

By ruling in James McCulloch’s favor in McCulloch v. Maryland , the Supreme Court agreed that

Answer
A
McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
B
Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
C
McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.
D
Congress should not be involved in creating banks.

Explanation

The Supreme Court ruled that Congress had the implied power to establish a national bank, even though the Constitution does not specifically mention creating banks. It also held that Maryland could not tax the federal bank, because states cannot interfere with valid federal actions. Therefore, the correct choice is “Congress had the power to create a federal bank.”

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