McCulloch V.Maryland

question 13

Multiple Choice

McCulloch v.Maryland

• A)ruled in favor of state-centered federalism.
• B)asserted that the necessary and proper clause was a restriction on the power of the national government.
• C)affirmed that national law is supreme to conflicting state law.
• D)established the Supreme Court's power to judge constitutional issues.
• E)allowed for a narrow reading of the Constitution.

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Definitions:

Social Positions

The places or roles that individuals occupy within the social structure, which influence their behavior, perspectives, and interactions with others.

Structural Inequality

Systemic disparities in access to resources, opportunities, and rights, often based on social categorizations such as race, gender, or class.

Fully Functional

Describes a system, machine, or organism operating at maximum capacity with all parts in working order.

Chicago School

Refers to a sociological approach that emphasizes the influence of the social and physical environment on behavior, originating from the University of Chicago in the early 20th century.