Question

Read the following scenario:

Congress is considering passing a bill to create a national hospital system to better serve citizens who do not have health insurance. The first hospital will be built in Dallas, Texas. The Texas government opposes the building of this hospital. They feel it will create unfair competition for private hospitals within the state.

Based on your understanding of McCulloch v. Maryland, which of the following will most likely happen?

The Federal government will not build the hospital because the Texas legislature will vote against it.
The Federal government will build the hospital if it is necessary and proper because they have the Constitutional right to do what is necessary on behalf of citizens.
The Federal government will not build the hospital because the state of Texas will refuse to give them land on which to build.
The Federal government will build the hospital because there are too many citizens who do not have health insurance.

Answer 1

The Federal government will build the hospital if it is necessary and proper, because they have the Constitutional right to do what is necessary on behalf of citizens.

Answer 2

B

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