Question

what was the significance of mcculloch v. maryland (1819)?
it limited the powers of the federal government.
it confirmed the supremacy of federal law over state law.
it expanded the 10th amendments scope.
it established the principle of judicial review.

Explanation:

• The case McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) dealt with the power struggle between federal and state governments. The court ruled that federal law is supreme over state law when there is a conflict, and also upheld the implied powers of the federal government.
• Option 1 is incorrect as the case actually expanded federal powers (via implied powers) rather than limiting them.
• Option 3 is incorrect because the 10th Amendment reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people, and this case focused on federal supremacy and implied powers, not expanding the 10th Amendment's scope.
• Option 4 is incorrect because judicial review was established in Marbury v. Madison, not McCulloch v. Maryland.
• Option 2 is correct as the case confirmed that federal law is supreme over state law in cases of conflict.

Answer:

B. It confirmed the supremacy of federal law over state law.