This document discusses the concept of federalism in the United States, focusing on the landmark Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland. It presents information on the enumerated and reserved powers of the federal and state governments. It also considers whether the federal government has the authority to establish a national bank and whether states can tax that bank, addressing arguments made in McCulloch v. Maryland. Open-ended questions ask about the advantages of a national bank, why states may feel threatened by one, and whether certain laws are justified by implied federal powers.
6. List of powers: − defend the country − issue drivers' licenses − levy taxes − create marriage laws − impose tariffs − declare war − make
agreements with other countries − protect rights − make laws for the environment − coin money − conduct elections − punish law
breakers − create standards for schools
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10. What are the advantages for the federal government in establishing a
national bank? Considering the Powers expressed in Article I, Section 8,
Clause 18 of the U.S. Constitution (collect taxes, spend money, borrow money,
regulate commerce, citizenship requirements, coin money, promote science
& art, establish post offices, declare war, raise & support military, erect forts)
to describe which functions of Congress might be helped by such a bank.
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16. In your opinion, does the United States government have the authority to
establish a national bank? If the United States does have the authority to
establish a bank, does Maryland have the authority to tax that bank? Why or
why not? For both responses consider the enumerated and reserved powers
discussed in the Venn Diagram.
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19. McCulloch For Maryland Against
McCulloch - Article I, Section 8: The
Congress shall have the Power . . . To make all Laws
which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into
Execution the foregoing Powers and all other Powers
vested by this Constitution in the Government of the
United States, or in any Department or Officer
thereof.
For - Article VI, Clause 2: The
Constitution, and the Laws of the United States
which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all
Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the
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20. Authority of the United States, shall be the supreme
Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall
be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or
Laws of any state to the Contrary notwithstanding.
Maryland - Article 1, Section 8: Congress
shall have the power to lay and collect taxes; to
borrow money; to regulate commerce; to declare and
conduct a war; and to raise and support armies and
navies.
For - The 10th Amendment: The powers
not delegated to the United States by the
Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are
reserved to the States, respectively, or to the people.
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27. Does this clause give unlimited power to Congress to make laws? Support
your answer with evidence from the clause. Why do you think this clause is
sometimes called the elastic clause?
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37. Which listed power of Congress was used most frequently to justify the
implied powers discussed?
lay and collect taxes
regulate commerce
coin money
raise and support armies
promote science and useful arts
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