McCulloch v. Maryland

McCulloch v. Maryland The case of McCulloch v. Maryland was brought to the United States Supreme Court in 1819. The decisions of Chief Justice John Marshall in this case would set precedence for all future cases involving the expansion of federal power and any impediment on federal powers by state governments. The first Bank of the United States (BUS) was created in 1791 as part of Alexander Hamilton's financial plan. It was opposed by Jefferson, who claimed …

…the fist question, Marshall brought further understanding to what is meant by the implied powers of our government. The second question was more controversial. Marshall sought to prevent governments in separate states from conflicting. He also establishes the broad powers of the federal government as powers not to be disrupted by state governments. John Marshall's decisions were met with praise throughout the judicial system, and set example to the scope of our federal government's power.