Question

What important precedent was established in the decision delivered by Chief Justice Marshall in McCulloch v. Maryland?
A.
McCulloch v. Maryland established the I.R.S. and the U.S. tax code.
B.
This decision limited a president to only two terms in office.
C.
This case allowed for a broad interpretation of the powers of the federal government.
D.
It established the Electoral College procedure of presidential elections.

Answer 1

C. The decision allowed for a broad interpretation of the powers of the federal government — Marshall upheld implied powers under the Necessary and Proper Clause and ruled states could not tax federal institutions.