Question

What did the supreme court rule in mcmcullough v maryland ?

a: the federal government had powers beyond what were stated in the constitution
b: both the federal government and state government had taxing authority
c: powers not granted to the national government were reserved for the states
d: states had the right to nullify laws with which they disregarded

Answer 1

The court decided that the Federal Government had the right and power to set up a Federal bank and that states did not have the power to tax the Federal Government. Marshall ruled in favor of the Federal Government and concluded, “the power to tax involves the power to destroy."