What was the significant ruling of the Supreme Court in McCulloch v. Maryland in 1819?
a. The Madison administration was held in contempt of court for its disagreement with the creation of a national bank.
b. Though the national bank was a creation of the federal government, it was subordinate to the government of the state in which it was located.
c. Based on the necessary and proper clause of the U.S. Constitution, the national bank had broad powers and was justified in using those powers when exercising the national government’s expressly delegated powers.
d. The Supreme Court had no power or jurisdiction to consider a case involving a state government.
e. Maryland’s state supreme court had jurisdiction over the federal court (Supreme Court).
ANS: C
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