Author Question: An important outcome of Marshall's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819 ) was to A) place limits ... (Read 67 times)

danielfitts88 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

An important outcome of Marshall's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819 ) was to

A) place limits on the constitutional powers granted to Congress by refusing McCulloch's appeal.
B) give greater power to the states in taxing agents of the federal government, including banks.
C) protect newspaper editors who publish stories critical of the federal government.
D) restrict the power of the Court in cases involving conflicts between states and the federal government.
E) confirm the supremacy of the federal government in the exercise of the constitutional powers granted to Congress.

Question 2

The early chief justice whose decisions generally gave the broadest possible sweep to federal powers was

A) Roger Taney.
B) Frederick Vinson.
C) John Marshall.
D) Alexander Hamilton.
E) John Harlan.