Question

The decision in _________ expanded national power in two ways: by granting the national government the right to create a bank through the necessary and proper clause, and by limiting state power by denying the states the authority to tax activities of the national government.

Answer 1

Answer:

E. McColluch v. Maryland

Explanation:

The options are:

A. Brown v. Board of Education

B. Dred Scott v. Sandforth

C. Gibbons v. Ogden

D. Marbury v. Madison

E. McColluch v. Maryland

The correct answer is E. McColluch v. Maryland.

The McColluch v. Maryland (1819) led to the redefinition of the legislative powers of the U.S Congress in relation to the power of the U.S state legislatures. It is a decision that was taken by the Supreme Court. It resulted to legalizing the national bank.

They granted the national government the right to create a bank through the necessary and proper clause. They also limited power of state by denying them the authority to tax activities of the national government.