Asked by Mubashier Hoosain on May 25, 2024
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What controversial issue was settled as a result of the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?
A) the role of government in business matters
B) the role of the states in interstate commerce
C) the constitutionality of the National Bank
D) the election procedures for President and Vice-President
National Bank
A financial institution chartered by the government of a country, responsible for providing financial services to the government and playing an important role in the country's economy.
Constitutionality
Pertaining to the adherence or conformity to the principles or provisions of a constitution, especially the United States Constitution.
- Understand the critical judicial decisions and their impact on the shaping of the United States’ federal structure and economic system.
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Stephanie RichardsMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland settled the issue of the constitutionality of the National Bank, affirming that the federal government had the authority to establish a national bank and that states could not tax it.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the critical judicial decisions and their impact on the shaping of the United States’ federal structure and economic system.