Question

(02.01 LC)

Which type of constitutional power was addressed during the McCulloch v. Maryland Supreme Court case?

The implied power to create a national bank
The reserved power of states to create taxes
The enumerated power to regulate trade
The delegated power to print currency

Answer 1

In the McCulloch v. Maryland Supreme Court case, the main issue was whether or not Congress had the authority to establish a national bank under the Constitution. The Court ultimately ruled that Congress did have the authority to create a national bank, based on the implied powers granted by the Constitution's Necessary and Proper Clause (also known as the Elastic Clause). The Necessary and Proper Clause gives Congress the authority to pass laws that are necessary and proper for the execution of its enumerated powers, even if those powers are not explicitly listed in the Constitution.

Therefore, the correct answer is: - The implied power to create a national bank.