Question
In McCulloch v. Maryland, why did the state of Maryland bring suit against a U.S. branch bank in Baltimore?
A.
The bank was caught not withholding its necessary reserves.
B.
This branch bank refused to pay certain taxes levied against the bank.
C.
This branch bank was known to grant loans to illegal businesses.
D.
This branch bank refused to give loans to any immigrants.
A.
The bank was caught not withholding its necessary reserves.
B.
This branch bank refused to pay certain taxes levied against the bank.
C.
This branch bank was known to grant loans to illegal businesses.
D.
This branch bank refused to give loans to any immigrants.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
B. This branch bank refused to pay certain taxes levied against the bank.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the state of Maryland imposed a tax on the Second Bank of the United States in an attempt to challenge the constitutionality of the bank and its operations. The case ultimately addressed the scope of federal power and state authority.
In McCulloch v. Maryland, the state of Maryland imposed a tax on the Second Bank of the United States in an attempt to challenge the constitutionality of the bank and its operations. The case ultimately addressed the scope of federal power and state authority.