Apentix/AP US History/Unit 4: Period 4 (1800-1848)/Question

AP US Historyhardmcq1 pt

McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) strengthened federal power by ruling that

A.states cannot tax federal institutions and Congress has implied powers

B.states may tax the national bank

C.the national bank was unconstitutional

D.slavery was legal in all territories

Explanation

Core Concept

Maryland could not tax the Bank of the United States, and the 'necessary and proper' clause let Congress charter it — federal supremacy affirmed.

Correct Answer

Astates cannot tax federal institutions and Congress has implied powers

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