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How did the Supreme Court ruling in the McCulloch v. Maryland case help strengthen the federal government?

A.
It ruled that state laws could not undermine a federal institution.
B.
It enabled a balance of power between the federal government and state governments.
C.
It ruled that the federal government controlled state banks.
D.
It gave the Second Bank absolute control over all banks in the United States.
E.
It allowed the Second Bank to distribute some of its responsibilities to other banks.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A) it ruled that state laws could not undermine a federal institution.

The Supreme Court ruling in the McCulloch v. Maryland case helped strengthen the federal government in that it ruled that state laws could not undermine a federal institution.

The McCulloch v. Maryland case was decided on March 6, 1819. The Supreme Court decided unanimously that the United States Congress could incorporate the Second Bank of the US, and the state of Maryland had no power to impose taxation on the bank. The state could not have power over the federation.

Answer 2

A.

It ruled that state laws could not undermine a federal institution.

Step-by-step explanation:

In McCulloch, SCOTUS ruled that Maryland could not tax the Federal bank. As a result, the correct answer is A.