The Rise of Federal Power in McCulloch v Maryland

The Rise of Federal Power in McCulloch v Maryland

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Government

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the creation of the Second Bank of the United States and the controversy surrounding its establishment, particularly in Maryland. Maryland imposed a tax on the bank, leading to a lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court. The Court ruled in favor of the federal government, citing the Necessary and Proper Clause and the Supremacy Clause, thus affirming the federal government's implied powers and its authority over state laws. This case significantly strengthened federal power over state governments.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary purpose of the Second Bank of the United States?

To handle monetary transactions for the federal government

To control inflation

To regulate state banks

To provide loans to small businesses

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Maryland impose a tax on the Bank's Baltimore branch?

To generate revenue for the state

To encourage the bank to expand

To target the Bank of the United States and hinder its operations

To support local businesses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Maryland's argument in the state court regarding the Bank of the United States?

The bank should be privately owned

The bank was beneficial for state economies

The bank was unconstitutional as the Constitution did not mention a central bank

The bank was necessary for economic stability

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Supreme Court's ruling regarding the federal government's authority to create a bank?

The authority was only for temporary banks

The federal government lacked the authority

The federal government had the authority under the Necessary and Proper Clause

The authority was limited to state approval

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which clause did Chief Justice John Marshall cite to justify the creation of a national bank?

Establishment Clause

Equal Protection Clause

Commerce Clause

Necessary and Proper Clause

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the Supreme Court rule that Maryland could not tax the federal bank?

Because federal laws overruled state laws under the Supremacy Clause

Because the tax was too high

Because the bank was privately owned

Because the bank was not profitable

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the McCulloch v. Maryland case in terms of federal power?

It only affected banking regulations

It had no impact on federal power

It strengthened federal power over states

It limited federal power over states

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