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Explain the Facts of the McCulloch V

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Explain the facts of the McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) case and what impact that decision had on the institution of federalism in early America. In your opinion, did that decision go too far or not far enough? Explain your answer by discussing the relevance of McCulloch to contemporary issues such as legalization of marijuana and same-sex marriage.


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