Respuesta :
Full Question:
In the 1819 Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland, which of the following branches or agencies increased its power substantially
a. state
b. federal
c. military
d.appellate
Answer:
B. Federal
Explanation:
Before the case, the extend of congress' power was unclear. At that time Politicians debated whether the Congress has the power to establish a national bank since it is not directly stated within the constitution.
The decision from Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland granted the Congress with the power to enact a “Necessary and Proper” Clause.
This clause enable the congress to create the programs that is not necessarily stated in the constitution but are indirectly implied as a part of their other main powers. This gave them with the power to establish a national bank and the Federal government increased its power substantially.
