One Important Constitutional Issue Resolved in the 1819 Case of McCulloch

question 108

Multiple Choice

One important constitutional issue resolved in the 1819 case of McCulloch v. Maryland was:

• A) the inferiority of federal law to state law
• B) the superiority of federal law to state law
• C) the superiority of local law to state law
• D) the superiority of international law to federal law
• E) the equality of powers of the states and the federal government in regulating business

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Definitions:

Surgical Asepsis

A set of sterile practices and procedures used to prevent the introduction of pathogens to a surgical wound or sterile field during medical procedures.

Sanitization

The process of cleaning and disinfecting an area or object to reduce the risk of infection.

Disinfection

The process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms from inanimate objects and surfaces, typically through chemical means.

Intact Mucous Membranes

The unbroken, healthy lining of body cavities and passages that are exposed to the external environment, serving as a barrier against pathogens.