McCulloch Vs Maryland (1819) Flashcards
1
Q
What clause did the McCulluch vs Maryland cade deal with?
A
The Supremacy Clause
2
Q
What was the case about?
A
If a state could tax a federal bank that was within that state
3
Q
What two questions did the case answer?
A
-Did Congress have the authority to establish a federal bank (yes)
-Did Maryland unconstitutionally interfere with Congressional power (yes)
4
Q
What was the outcome and why is it important?
A
-Court unanimously decided that a state can’t tax a federal bank
-Established that the federal government is superior to the state
