Mcculloch Case Summary

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Number 1: case questions
The Supreme court established the principle of implied powers in the McCulloch case using the “necessary and proper” clause.
The objective of the “necessary and proper” clause is to give Congress the power to make decisions or laws that are necessary for them to carry out their enumerated powers. 5. The McCulloch case ruling contributed to the strength of the national government because it gave the federal government the power to overrule state laws concerning federal institutions such as the bank. It also granted Congress implied powers needed for them to accomplish their goals, which congress could apply to anything that disputed what they wanted.

Number 2: constitutional principles
McCulloch Vs. Maryland established the principle of implied powers and also utilized the Supremacy clause. By establishing the principle of implied powers, it gave Congress the authority to make any laws
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Justice Marshall justified ruling that the dartmouth charter was contract because even if charters of nonprofit entities were considered by the framers, the language used in the constitution would not be any different and since nothing in the constitution that would justify a state interfering with a contract, the contract was considered valid and the court ruled in favor of the college.
The dartmouth case is considered to be important in the economic history of the US because it gave protection and legal stability to businesses, which encouraged small businesses, investments, manufacturing and commerce.
If Dartmouth was a private college, the state of New Hampshire could not tax it. Dartmouth also heavily supported federalists, while the state legislature was controlled by republicans. The establishment of state universities served as source of income for the states, as well as political support.

Number 2: constitutional