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Why was the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland significant?

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The Supreme Court used a broad interpretation of the constitution to expand federal power.

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The reason why the ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland was significant is that it ensured that the federal government had the supreme right to regulate trade and currency within the United States, since it was deemed unConstitutional that Maryland had interfered in this process. 
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