McCulloch v Maryland (1819) established that the federal government has implied powers and that states cannot tax federal institutions, establishing national supremacy.
McCulloch expanded federal power and established the principle that constitutional government can adapt to new challenges through implied powers.
McCulloch didn't eliminate state power—it established a balance between federal supremacy and state authority.
McCulloch expanded federal power and established the principle that constitutional government can adapt to new challenges through implied powers.
McCulloch didn't eliminate state power—it established a balance between federal supremacy and state authority.