The Supreme Court case of McCulloch v. Maryland set forth important principles in American government. The case itself dealt with whether or not the Congress had power from the Constitution to establish a national bank; also, it dealt with whether or not a state could tax or interfere with the national bank. More specifically, the question was whether the state of Maryland could, without violating the Constitution, tax the national bank. From McCulloch v. Maryland, …showed first 75 words of 450 total…

…showed last 75 words of 450 total…states has caused numerous problems. However, Marshall decision quieted advocates of state rights' and established important doctrines in American legislation. Marshall crafted his decision to support the supremacy of the national government not only in this case, but he established a mandate to follow. In conclusion, through McCulloch v. Maryland, Marshall established the supremacy of the national government and implied powers, allowing the central government in America to be in firm control of the country.