In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), the Supreme Court ruled that
A. no state could tax federal property.
B. Congress had the power to create the Bank using the "necessary and proper" clause of the Constitution.
C. the Second Bank of the United States was unconstitutional.
D. contracts were binding in all cases.
E. Both a and b
Ans: E. Both a and b
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A) Portuguese B) Vikings C) Spanish D) English
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