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Question 3 • CMS 2026-2027 Founding Principles of the US and NC: Civic Literacy CREDIT RECOVERY

How might the decision in McCulloch v. Maryland make future Supreme Court decisions more complicated?

Answer
A
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would have to determine new limits on the federal government’s power.
B
The principle of federal supremacy meant the Court would more often rule in favor of federal powers over those of individual states.
C
The Court could rule based on what it felt was right rather than basing its decisions on the Constitution.
D
The Court could spend more time interpreting the intent of the Constitution rather than simply following it to the letter.
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