How did the supreme court expand the power of the federal government during monroe's term as president?

Question

How did the supreme court expand the power of the federal government during monroe's term as president?

it gave the federal government the power to abolish slavery.
it gave the federal government the power to acquire land in central america.
it gave the federal government the power to settle disputes over sectionalism.
it gave the federal government the power to regulate the economy.

Answer 1

None of the options mentioned accurately describe how the Supreme Court expanded the power of the federal government during President Monroe's term. However, during Monroe's presidency, the Supreme Court made a significant ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819), which established the supremacy of federal law over state law. This decision expanded the power of the federal government by affirming its authority to establish a national bank and by restraining state attempts to interfere with federal institutions or impede their functions.