Question

worksheet: mcculloch v. maryland (1819)

1. why did the state of maryland sue mcculloch?

1. who had created the second bank of the united states?

1. how did the

ecessary and proper\ clause relate to the issue in this case?

a. maryland claimed it had the
ecessary and proper\ authority under article i to tax the national bank set up by congress.

b. the national government claimed congress had authority under the
ecessary and proper\ clause to create a bank even though the constitution did not mention such a bank.

c. mcculloch claimed the
ecessary and proper\ clause gave the supreme court the power to decide the case.

1. which side won the decision?

1. what two constitutional principles did the court’s decision establish?

a.

b.

1. which of these statements about the supreme court’s decision is correct? be prepared to defend your answers.

a. article i, section 8, clause 18, u.s. constitution gives congress the power to do more than the constitution permits it to do.

b. the additional powers, beyond those listed, are called reserved powers.

c. a state government’s action may not limit the national government’s action.

d. a state, such as maryland, is the final judge over what takes place within its boundaries.

1. the following are four hypothetical congressional actions. which does the constitution allow, under the implied powers? which does it not allow? be prepared to explain your answers.

a. in order to maintain military strength, the congress passes a law which allows the united states to draft men into military service.

b. the congress believes that all citizens must have military training and passes a law requiring all ministers, priests, and rabbis in the country to give sermons supporting military training.

c. with the u.s. government experiencing financial trouble, the congress passes a law allowing the president to appoint citizens \lords and ladies of the united states\. in return these \lords and ladies\ agree to donate large sums of money to the united states treasury.

d. a back log of cases clog the federal court system. in order to reduce the buildup, congress creates a series of special courts to hear certain kinds of cases.

Explanation:

The worksheet is about the McCulloch v. Maryland case, which involves constitutional law and government powers. The subfield of Law (under Social Science) is the most appropriate as it deals with legal cases, constitutional principles, and judicial decisions.

Answer:

Social Science - Law