How might the decision in mcculloch v. maryland make future supreme court decisions more complicated

How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated?
-The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states.
-The principle of implied powers meant the Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.
-The principle of implied powers meant the Court might spend more time interpreting the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.
-The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government's power.

The principle of implied powers meant the Court might spend more time interpreting the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.

Which is the best definition of "supremacy"?
-highest authority
-limitless power
-superior judgment
-greater aptitude

highest authority

What was the purpose of the Judiciary Act of 1789?
-It created the state court system.
-It created a federal court system.
-It created the judicial branch.
-It created the Supreme Court.

It created a federal court system.

What is the definition of "interstate commerce"?
-commerce between states
-commerce between state and federal governments
-commerce between steamboat operators
-commerce between different parts of the same state

commerce between states

Who was involved in the case of Gibbons v. Ogden?
-two competing owners of steamboat companies
-a steamboat owner and the federal government
-two steamboat owners who didn't want to pay federal taxes
-two steamboat owners who argued with federal law

two competing owners of steamboat companies

What was the most significant result of the ruling in Marbury v. Madison?
-The ruling narrowed the powers of the federal government.
-The ruling determined that the Supreme Court should not hear Marbury's case.
-The ruling was made by Chief Justice John Marshall of the Supreme Court.
-The ruling determined that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional.

The ruling determined that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was unconstitutional.

James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because
-he knew that Maryland law did not allow for state-run banks.
-he believed the Court should follow the implied powers of the Constitution.
-he supported the idea of federal supremacy.
-he didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.

he didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.

People who make judgments in lower federal courts are called
-justices.
-judges.
-officers.
-lawyers.

judges.

The Supreme Court is best characterized as
-a federal court.
-an appellate court.
-a judicial court.
-a inferior court.

an appellate court.

Compared with the executive and legislative branches, the main purpose of the judicial branch is
-to make laws.
-to execute laws.
-to interpret laws.
-to overrule laws.

to interpret laws.

In terms of jurisdiction, the Supreme Court has
-executive and appellate.
-original and appellate.
-legislative and original.
-original and executive.

original and appellate.

Which explains why Supreme Court justices are given lifetime appointments?
-They give justices original jurisdiction.
-They protect justices from political pressure.
-They connect justices to appellate courts.
-They provide justices with unlimited power.

They protect justices from political pressure.

Appellate jurisdiction refers to
-the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case for the first time.
-the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case from a lower court.
-a lower court's authority to hear a case from the executive branch.
-a lower court's authority to hear a case from the legislative branch.

the Supreme Court's authority to hear a case from a lower court.

Which would most likely fall under the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
-a case involving the laws of a single state
-a case between two companies
-a case appealed from a lower court
-a case between two states

a case between two states

The diagram shows one way that cases reach the Supreme Court.

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The diagram is an example of
-original jurisdiction.
-appellate jurisdiction.
-executive jurisdiction.
-legislative jurisdiction.

appellate jurisdiction.

Under the Constitution, the judicial branch must try criminal cases with a _______ of one's peers.

jury

Which best defines the term jurisdiction?
-the authority given to the judicial branch
-the decisions made by the judicial branch
-the structure used to create the judicial branch
-the courts included in the judicial branch

the authority given to the judicial branch

Before a case can be heard in a state high court, it must
-go through a jury trial.
-go through a selection process.
-be decided by a panel of judges.
-be decided by a single judge.

go through a selection process.

Courts of general jurisdiction typically have
-a judge and jury.
-a judge only.
-a jury only.
-a panel of judges.

a judge and jury.

A dispute over a contract between two people in the same city would most likely be heard first in
-a federal trial court.
-a federal appellate court.
-a state trial court.
-a state appellate court.

a state trial court.

A landlord who sues a tenant for unpaid rent would most likely take the case to
-family court.
-appellate court.
-small claims court.
-common pleas court.

small claims court.

Which steps make up the judicial process in the federal court system?
-assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, appealing the case
-assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, making a decision
-assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case
-assigning jurisdiction, selecting a jury, going to court

assigning jurisdiction, making a decision, appealing the case

The First Amendment's free-exercise clause gives
-the government the right to promote specific religions and faiths.
-the people the right to set up religious displays on public property.
-the government the right to create a national religion for all people.
-the people the right to choose their own set of religious beliefs.

the people the right to choose their own set of religious beliefs.

A school district in California held its graduation at a local church. Which statement best explains whether this action violated the establishment clause, and why?
-It violated the establishment clause because it held a school function at a denominational church, which demonstrates support for a specific religion.
-It violated the establishment clause because the school needs to show support for all religions and have events at a variety of local religious locations.
-It did not violate the establishment clause because the school was not promoting religion, the location was.
-It did not violate the establishment clause because the school does not force people to attend graduation.

It violated the establishment clause because it held a school function at a denominational church, which demonstrates support for a specific religion.

The establishment clause would prevent
-a church from being built in a Jewish area
-the mayor's office from displaying a cross
-a citizen from placing a religious scene in a business
-the president from having a Christmas party at home

the mayor's office from displaying a cross

A student is praying alone in his public school cafeteria before lunch. This activity is acceptable according to the establishment clause because
-prayer is not allowed in government places.
-other students might feel pressured to pray.
-the school is not asking the student to pray.
-daily prayer is held at some public schools.

the school is not asking the student to pray.

The government gives public funds to low-performing schools for new computers. They decide to give more money to the lowest performers, some of which happen to promote multi denominational religions.

According to the establishment clause, how would a court rule on this case?
-as a direct violation of the clause because government institutions cannot support religious institutions for any reason
-as a violation of the clause because the government gave more money to religious schools than public schools
-as in compliance with the clause because the government's action was for a secular purpose, did not advance a particular religion, and was unentangled
-as in compliance with the clause because the government gave money to fewer religious schools than public schools

as in compliance with the clause because the government's action was for a secular purpose, did not advance a particular religion, and was unentangled

What is true of a non-denominational activity?
-It supports a particular religion.
-It does not support a specific religion.
-It operates on private property.
-It is separate from religious traditions.

It does not support a specific religion.

The publication of false and damaging information about a person is referred to as
-libel.
-civil disobedience.
-an infringement.
-symbolic speech.

libel

Which best describes what the government had to prove for its censorship of the New York Times to have been acceptable?
-The articles would have had to indisputably harm the nation.
-The articles would have had to potentially threaten national security.
-The articles would have had to reveal classified information.
-The articles would have had to support the enemy in wartime.

The articles would have had to indisputably harm the nation.

Edwards v. South Carolina protected people's right to assemble and
-attempt to stop something from being printed.
-display unpopular views in a disruptive way.
-express unpopular views in a peaceful way.
-protest against something on private property.

express unpopular views in a peaceful way.

According to the Supreme Court, which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protesters in Edwards v. South Carolina?
-The protesters supported an unpopular view.
-The protesters assembled in front of the statehouse.
-The protesters were a threat to public safety.
-The protesters marched without a permit.

The protesters supported an unpopular view.

What does the First Amendment's right to assemble refer to?
-the right of a group to express unpopular opinions
-the right of a group to make false claims
-the right of a group to meet in groups
-the right of a group to speak in protest

the right of a group to meet in groups

Edwards v. South Carolina focused on two issues: the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances and
-the right to symbolic speech.
-the freedom of the press.
-the freedom of religion.
-the right to peacefully assemble.

the right to peacefully assemble.

Based on the Schenk v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press?
-The government can never restrict information released by the press.
-The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation.
-The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.
-The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Which is the most likely reason the framers of the Constitution did not tell the judicial branch how to interpret the document?
-They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions.
-They wanted the judicial branch to work with the executive branch.
-They wanted the judicial branch to work with the legislative branch.
-They wanted the judicial branch to change existing laws.

They wanted the judicial branch to reach its own conclusions.

The selection of federal judges by the executive branch is an example of
-checks and balances.
-original jurisdiction.
-advice and consent.
-appellate jurisdiction.

checks and balances.

During criminal cases, what is guaranteed by the Constitution?
-media coverage
-trial by jury
-an experienced lawyer
-a panel of justices

trial by jury

Which statement best describes how the structure of the judicial branch affects its interpretation of the Constitution?
-The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court may give the judicial branch multiple opportunities to interpret the Constitution.
-The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court give the judicial branch only one opportunity to interpret the Constitution.
-The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the executive branch.
-The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court force the judicial branch to answer to the legislative branch.

The system of federal courts and a Supreme Court may give the judicial branch multiple opportunities to interpret the Constitution.

Which is a true statement about federal judges?
-They are appointed by the Senate.
-They serve five-year terms.
-They are approved by the Supreme Court.
-They serve lifetime terms.

They serve lifetime terms.

The Constitution gives Congress the power to create federal courts
-lower than the Supreme Court.
-higher than the Supreme Court.
-equal to the Supreme Court.
-unaffected by the Supreme Court.

lower than the Supreme Court.

Which explains why the Constitution gave Congress the power to create a system of federal courts?
-The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the judicial branch.
-The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.
-The Constitution wanted Congress to share power with the appellate courts.
-The Constitution anticipated the need for courts equal to the Supreme Court.

The Constitution anticipated the need for courts lower than the Supreme Court.

Review this quote from the decision in Marbury v. Madison.

It is emphatically the province and duty of the Judicial Department to say what the law is.

How does this excerpt summarize the case?
-It explains why the Supreme Court ruled in favor of William Marbury in the case of Marbury v. Madison.
-It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.
-It explains why the judicial department ruled that the Judiciary Act of 1789 was constitutional.
-It explains that the judicial department has powers that go beyond the limits of the Constitution.

It explains that the Supreme Court should decide whether a law or action is constitutional.

Read the excerpt from the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 8.

[Congress shall have power] to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States.

This excerpt reinforces the idea of
-federal supremacy.
-implied powers.
-balance of powers.
-judicial review.

federal supremacy.

Read the excerpt from Marbury v. Madison below.

If two laws conflict with each other, the Court must decide on the operation of each. . . . [T]he Constitution . . . must govern the case to which they both apply.

The excerpt describes
-the principle of judicial review.
-the balance of power between branches.
-the system of checks and balances.
-the limitations of the Supreme Court's power.

the principle of judicial review.

In the case Marbury v. Madison, what was William Marbury's appointment?
-He was appointed as a federal judge.
-He was appointed secretary of state.
-He was appointed as a state judge.
-He was appointed to serve on the Supreme Court.

He was appointed as a federal judge.

In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue?
-Banks cannot be created by Congress.
-States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.
-A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.
-Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.

Banks cannot be created by Congress.

Why did William Marbury most likely support the Judiciary Act of 1789?
-It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.
-It overruled James Madison and confirmed Marbury's appointment.
-It said that James Madison's actions were unconstitutional.
-It limited the Constitution's power to affect Marbury's case.

It allowed Marbury to take his case to the Supreme Court.

What was a result of Gibbons v. Ogden?
-Aaron Ogden got permission to operate his steamboats in New York.
-Thomas Gibbons was allowed to operate his steamboats in New York.
-Thomas Gibbons won a federal license to operate his steamboats.
-Aaron Ogden maintained a monopoly on steamboat operation in New York.

Thomas Gibbons was allowed to operate his steamboats in New York.

Why was James Madison sued, resulting in Marbury v. Madison?
-He reduced the number of federal judges in the district, preventing Marbury from getting a job.
-He wrote an article about Marbury in the newspaper, which hurt his career as a federal judge.
-He disagreed with Marbury politically, and withdrew a job offer he had made.
-He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.

He refused to honor an appointment made by a previous presidential administration.

Before McCulloch v. Maryland went to court, the state of Maryland
-argued that James McCulloch must pay federal taxes.
-created the first federal bank in the state.
-said that only state banks were allowed within Maryland's borders.
-passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

passed a law that required federal banks to pay state taxes.

By ruling in James McCulloch's favor in McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court agreed that
-Congress should not be involved in creating banks.
-McCulloch could continue to pay state, not federal, taxes.
-Congress had the power to create a federal bank.
-McCulloch could run a state bank under federal laws.

Congress had the power to create a federal bank.

A divorce case would most likely be assigned to a court with which jurisdiction?
-a court of civil jurisdiction
-a court of original jurisdiction
-a court of limited jurisdiction
-a court of general jurisdiction

a court of limited jurisdiction

A losing party in a federal trial court can
-appeal to the US Supreme Court.
-appeal to a higher federal court.
-ask for a retrial in the same court.
-ask for a different judge in the same court.

appeal to a higher federal court.

How are state and federal appellate courts similar?
-Both hear cases from lower courts.
-Both have judges and juries.
-Both hear civil cases only.
-Both hear all cases brought to them.

Both hear cases from lower courts.

Which type of jurisdiction do federal trial courts have?
-limited
-original
-appelate
-general

original

A main difference between state and federal courts is
-state courts try disputes between states, while federal courts try cases between citizens of a state.
-state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.
-state courts consider the facts and law in making a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.
-state courts consider the facts and precedents in a decision, while federal courts consider the law, facts, and precedents.

state courts try cases between citizens of a state, while federal courts try disputes between states.

Judges in federal appellate courts determine whether
-a case should be heard in federal court.
-a defendant is innocent or guilty.
-a lower court made an error in a case.
-a case should go to the Supreme Court.

a lower court made an error in a case.

US District Courts hear federal cases involving
-state and local issues.
-civil and state issues.
-civil and criminal issues.
-criminal and international issues.

civil and criminal issues.

A person who is not satisfied with an appellate court's decision
-can take the case to another state's court.
-can take the case to a different trial court.
-can take the case to a higher court.
-can take the case to a federal court.

can take the case to a higher court.

In state court, a losing party can appeal a case if
-a jury is unable to make a decision.
-a judge disagrees with a jury's decision.
-a precedent does not exist.
-a higher court agrees to hear it.

a higher court agrees to hear it.

In addition to the Supreme Court, the federal court system includes
-appellate and trial courts.
-trial and district courts.
-appellate and superior courts.
-trial and superior courts.

appellate and trial courts.

According to the precedent, Santa Fe School District v. Doe, a teacher who allows a student to lead a prayer at a high school baseball game would most likely be ruled
-unconstitutional, because the game is affiliated with the school.
-unconstitutional, because a church didn't authorize the prayer.
-constitutional, because students have the right to practice religion.
-constitutional, because people pay taxes and fund the public schools.

unconstitutional, because the game is affiliated with the school.

Freedom of religion is guaranteed by the Constitution's ______ Amendment.

first

Senator Quintero donates money to his local church from his personal checking account. Senator Kleinman donates money from a federally funded account to her church.

Based on this scenario, which senator is in violation of the establishment clause?
-They are both in violation because government officials are not allowed to donate to one religion
-Senator Quintero is in violation because he donated a large amount of money to the church.
-Senator Kleinman is in violation because she took the money from a federally funded account.
-Neither senator is in violation because they have the right to donate to any religious group.

Senator Kleinman is in violation because she took the money from a federally funded account.

Which example violates the free-exercise Clause?
-allowing a private company to run weekly prayer sessions
-allowing a student to wear religious clothing
-stopping a religious group from praying in a public park
-stopping a religious group from buying a building based on their faith

stopping a religious group from buying a building based on their faith

Courts that use a landmark case as precedent for a decision are
-using an earlier case as a guide.
-changing the previous case's decision.
-using a third party to review the case.
-sending the case to a higher court for review.

using an earlier case as a guide.

What does separation of church and state mean?
-Churches cannot make laws that violate state laws.
-The government cannot make laws based on religion.
-Churches are built a certain distance from state buildings.
-The government has to make separate laws for churches.

The government cannot make laws based on religion.

An activity passes the "Lemon Test" if it is
-not secular, biased, or entangled.
-secular, biased, and free of entanglement.
-secular, neutral, and free of entanglement.
-not secular, neutral, or free of entanglement.

secular, neutral, and free of entanglement.

Which scenario is allowed under the free-exercise clause?
-A parent leads a prayer in a public park.
-A teacher gives out crosses at school.
-A doctor charges religious patients less money.
-A worker places a menorah in the lobby at city hall

A parent leads a prayer in a public park.

In Engel v. Vitale, why did the courts rule that prayer in schools was unconstitutional?
-The prayer took time away from instruction.
-The prayer was considered a religious activity.
-The prayer promoted one religion.
-The prayer was required in the school.

The prayer was considered a religious activity.

Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.

Congress shall make no law respecting . . . religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.

Which example violates this portion of Amendment I?
-A student is allowed to read the Bible in class.
-A woman is allowed to hold a religious meeting in a park.
-A mayor attends a different church than his employees.
-A governor declares a new state religion.

A governor declares a new state religion.

Under which circumstances would protesters' right to assembly most likely be protected?
-if protesters were picketing on an alleged criminal's front lawn
-if protesters were marching on the statehouse in favor of marriage for all
-if protesters were inciting others to destroy restaurants serving unhealthy foods
-if protesters were throwing rocks at police to prevent arrest

if protesters were marching on the statehouse in favor of marriage for all

What is symbolic speech?
-an action that expresses an idea or opinion
-the act of peaceful protest
-the publication of an article despite prior restraint
-an idea or opinion expressed through comparison to something else

an action that expresses an idea or opinion

For prior restraint to apply, what must the government prove about the speech in question?
-The speech must be libelous.
-The speech must present a general threat.
-The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger.
-The speech must be offensive.

The speech must present a clear and identifiable danger.

Under what circumstances would the protest of the students in Tinker v. Des Moines be deemed unprotected speech?
-if their action had clearly threatened order and safety
-if their action had supported an unpopular opinion
-if their action had not been political
-if their action had promoted an artistic endeavor

if their action had clearly threatened order and safety

What does the First Amendment's right to assemble refer to?
-the right of a group to express unpopular opinions
-the right of a group to make false claims
-the right of a group to meet in groups
-the right of a group to speak in protest

the right of a group to meet in groups

Based on the Schenk v. United States case, when might it be acceptable for the government to restrict information released by the press?
-The government can never restrict information released by the press.
-The government can only restrict information when it could be harmful to an individual's reputation.
-The government can only restrict information released when practicing prior restraint.
-The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

The government can only restrict information that could present an immediate threat to security or the public.

Though the outcomes of Schenck and New York Times differed, what did these decisions have in common?
-The government has a heavy burden to prove harm.
-The government can limit speech that causes harm.
-The government has unlimited power to limit speech.
-The government must follow the First Amendment.

The government can limit speech that causes harm.

Which issue was at the heart of New York Times v. United States?
-libel
-symbolic speech
-civil disobedience
-prior restraint

prior restraint

Why does Tinker v. Des Moines remain an important precedent-setting case?
-It protected all symbolic speech in war protests.
-It applied prior restraint in schools.
-It established speech rights for students.
-It stopped students from stating unpopular opinions.

It established speech rights for students.

Which action would be the least likely to be considered protected speech or a protected action?
-talking loudly on a cell phone during a movie
-walking against the light to protest getting a parking ticket
-banning a private firm's employees from wearing political t-shirts at work
-burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

burning a fire in a public park as a political protest

Which would most likely fall under appellate jurisdiction?
-a case involving state laws
-a case between two companies
-a case appealed from a lower court
-a case between two states

a case appealed from a lower court

Which statement reflects Thomas Gibbons's view of interstate commerce?
-State and federal governments should jointly negotiate interstate commerce.
-The federal government should have power over interstate commerce.
-Individual operators should negotiate interstate commerce.
-State governments have power over interstate commerce.

The federal government should have power over interstate commerce.

According to the establishment clause, how would displaying a "Happy Holidays" sign in class be viewed?
-The display violates the clause because it celebrates Christianity.
-The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.
-The display does not violate the clause because it is store-bought.
-The display violates the clause because holidays are forbidden in schools.

The display does not violate the clause because it is secular.

Supreme Court justices are appointed by
-the president.
-the vice president.
-the House.
-the Senate.

the president.

What is a landmark case?
-a case that is based on a dispute over land
-a case that is based on a previous court's decision.
-a case that sets a precedent for future court decisions
-a case that has been overturned from a previous court.

a case that sets a precedent for future court decisions

Though the outcomes of Tinker and Schenck differed, which best describes what these court decisions have in common?
-They agreed that political expression could be restricted.
-They agreed that libel was not protected speech.
-They agreed that symbolic speech could be protected.
-They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.

They agreed that speech rights could be limited to protect safety.

In Schenck v. United States, what circumstance made this speech case special?
-It pertained to a foreign citizen.
-It involved events that occurred abroad.
-It occurred during wartime.
-It related to the commission of a crime.

It occurred during wartime.

What is the difference between the establishment clause and the free-exercise clause?
-The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
-The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.
-The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from expressing their religious beliefs.
-The establishment clause allows the government to favor a religion and the free exercise clause stops people from being able to express their beliefs.

The establishment clause stops the government from favoring a religion while the free exercise clause allows people to express their religion.

In most cases, the US Supreme Court functions as
-a trial court.
-a circuit court.
-an appellate court.
-a superior court.

an appellate court.

Which right does the First Amendment protect?
-right to due process
-right to trial by jury
-right to bear arms
-right to assemble

right to assemble

Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech?
-shouting "FIRE!" in a crowded movie theater
-publishing an article specifying future terrorist attacks
-wearing a political button to work at a private firm
-hanging a sign promoting criminal behavior on a locker at a school

shouting "FIRE!" in a crowded movie theater

Supreme Court justices are approved by
-the president.
-the vice president.
-Congress.
-the Senate.

the Senate.

Read the excerpt from the US Constitution.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion.

According to the excerpt, what is the role of Congress regarding religion?
-Congress cannot promote a religion.
-Congress cannot make disrespectful laws.
-Religious groups can only be formed by Congress.
-Religious groups must be governed by Congress.

Congress cannot promote a religion.

A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have
-trial, appellate, and civil courts.
-trial, appellate, and high courts.
-family, appellate, and high courts.
-traffic, appellate, and civil courts.

trial, appellate, and high courts.

The decision in Gibbons v. Ogden most likely resulted in
-more cases about state versus federal licenses.
-fewer applications for steamboat licenses in New York.
-fewer disputes about state monopolies.
-more challenges to federal supremacy.

fewer disputes about state monopolies.

What was the effect of the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland?

The court decided that the Federal Government had the right and power to set up a Federal bank and that states did not have the power to tax the Federal Government. Marshall ruled in favor of the Federal Government and concluded, “the power to tax involves the power to destroy."

Why was the case of McCulloch v. Maryland so important to the future of the American government?

Maryland that Congress had the authority to establish a federal bank, and that the financial institution could not be taxed by the states. But the decision carried a much larger significance, because it helped establish that the Constitution gave Congress powers that weren't explicitly spelled out in the document.

What was the effect of the Supreme Court case McCulloch versus Maryland quizlet?

The Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland established that Congress had the power to establish a national bank and that a state (in this case, Maryland) did not have the power to tax branches of the federal government that are carrying out powers legal in the Constitution.