Question

how does the case of mcculloch v. maryland illustrate the tension that happens in federalism?
federalism gives the national government unlimited power.
states do not want the national government to have any power.
state and national governments can interpret powers differently.

Explanation:

In McCulloch v. Maryland, the state of Maryland tried to tax the Second Bank of the United States, a federal - chartered institution. The tension in federalism is shown as the state and national governments had different interpretations of their powers. The national government claimed the power to create a bank under the necessary and proper clause, while the state claimed the power to tax it. Federalism does not give the national government unlimited power, and states do not want the national government to have no power at all.

Answer:

C. State and national governments can interpret powers differently.