Question

In McCullough v. Maryland, the Supreme Court established which of the following principles?

A. The federal Bill of Rights places no limitations on the states.

B. The judicial branch cannot intervene in political disputes between the President and Congress.

C. It is within the judiciary's authority to interpret the Constitution.

D. States cannot interfere with or tax the legitimate activities of the federal government.

Answer 1

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The court decided that the Federal Government had the right and power to set up a Federal bank and that states did not have the power to tax the Federal Government. Marshall ruled in favor of the Federal Government and concluded, “the power to tax involves the power to destroy."