In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional even though the Constitution did not specifically grant Congress the power to establish a bank. Which statement BEST describes the significance of this ruling?

Question

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional even though the Constitution did not specifically grant Congress the power to establish a bank. Which statement BEST describes the significance of this ruling?

Responses

AThe Supreme Court used judicial review.
The Supreme Court used judicial review.
BThe use of the implied powers was upheld.
The use of the implied powers was upheld.
CCongress could only use expressed powers.
Congress could only use expressed powers.
DThe President was prevented from firing Cabinet officials.

Answer 1

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that the national bank was constitutional even though the Constitution did not specifically grant Congress the power to establish a bank. Which statement BEST describes the significance of this ruling?

B The use of the implied powers was upheld.