In this landmark case, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress has broad discretion to tax and spend "in the aid of the ‘general welfare.'"

A. United States v. Butler
B. Helvering v. Davis
C. South Dakota v. Dole
D. Baker v. Carr
E. Marbury v. Madison


Answer: B

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