In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue?

a. Banks cannot be created by Congress.

b. States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.

c. A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.

d. Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.

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12 January, 11:28

In McCulloch v. Maryland, what did the State of Maryland argue?

a. Banks cannot be created by Congress.

b. States can determine which institutions within its borders must pay taxes.

c. A federal bank must pay taxes to the state in which it is located.

d. Banks may only be created by Congress, not by individuals.

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Kassandra Gates · Answer 1

Its A

Explanation:

I did flash cards and i strongly thnk its A

Jasmine Mooney · Answer 2

The State of Maryland argued " Banks cannot be created by Congress "

Explanation:

It was 1819, whenever an important case regarding federal power hit the Court, the US was a republic under the Constitution for only a century. The State of Maryland levied a $15,000/year levy on the Bank, which was rejected by the Baltimore cashier James McCulloch.

Maryland argued that it has the power to tax any company within its boundaries as a sovereign state. The lawyers of McCulloch claimed that Congress was "necessary and proper" to create a National Bank with a view to exercising its specified powers.