McCulloch v Maryland

What is the definition of Federalism?

• Separating the powers of the national government into different branches

• Allowing each branch to oversee the actions of others

• Striking Down laws as unconstitutional

• Division of power between national and state levels

• Power of government comes from consent of the people

The words "national bank" do not appear anywhere in the Constitution.  Which clause of the Constitution would have allowed them to create one, as essential to carrying out their other constitutional responsibilities?

• Equal Protection Clause

• Reserved Powers Clause

• Necessary and Proper Clause

• Free Exercise Clause

• Due Process Clause