An Important Outcome of Marshall's Ruling in McCulloch V

question 39

Multiple Choice

 An important outcome of Marshall's ruling in McCulloch v.Maryland (1819) was to 

• A) place limits on the constitutional powers granted to Congress by refusing McCulloch's appeal. 
• B) give greater power to the states in taxing agents of the federal government, including banks. 
• C) protect newspaper editors who publish stories critical of the federal government. 
• D) restrict the power of the Court in cases involving conflicts between states and the federal government. 
• E) confirm the supremacy of the federal government in the exercise of the constitutional powers granted to Congress.

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Definitions:

Jury

A group of citizens summoned and sworn to decide on facts in a legal case and render a verdict of guilty or not guilty.

Judgment Notwithstanding

A legal ruling by a judge that overrules the decision of a jury if deemed unreasonable or unsupported by the evidence presented during the trial.

Motion

A formal request made to a court or judge seeking an order or ruling on a particular matter within a legal case.

Verdict

A verdict is the decision made by a jury or judge on the matters submitted to them in a trial, determining the outcome of the case.