Question

How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated?

The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states.
The Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.
The Court could spend more time interpreting the intent of the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government’s power.

Answer 1

The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government’s power.

Explanation: By affirming implied powers and national supremacy, McCulloch expanded federal authority and created more cases where the Court would need to define how far that authority extends versus state power.