Question

complete the following passage.

in mcculloch v. maryland, the supreme court argued that although the power of congress to charter a bank is not found in the specific powers granted by the constitution to congress in article i, section 8 (known as blank), it could be \implied\ through other powers, such as those found in the blank. this decision resulted in a(n) blank of the national governments power.

options: expansion, police powers, equal protection clause, contraction, commerce clause, expressed powers

Explanation:

Identify the specific powers granted by the Constitution

The specific powers explicitly listed in Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution are known as expressed powers (or enumerated powers).

Identify the source of implied power for chartering a bank

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court ruled that chartering a national bank was an implied power necessary to execute other constitutional responsibilities, such as those found in the commerce clause (along with the power to tax, borrow money, and regulate commerce).

Determine the impact on national government power

By validating the doctrine of implied powers and establishing the supremacy of federal law over state law, this landmark decision resulted in an expansion of the national government's power.

Answer:

Complete the following passage.

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the Supreme Court argued that although the power of Congress to charter a bank is not found in the specific powers granted by the Constitution to Congress in Article I, Section 8 (known as <blank>expressed powers</blank>), it could be "implied" through other powers, such as those found in the <blank>commerce clause</blank>. This decision resulted in a(n) <blank>expansion</blank> of the national government's power.