Why was the ruling in mcculloch v. maryland significant? the supreme court used a broad interpretation of the constitution to expand federal power. the supreme court declared its right to review the constitutionality of laws. the supreme court restricted the federal government's right to regulate interstate commerce. the supreme court established the supremacy of state laws over federal laws?

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Ruth Wang

12 March, 11:58

Why was the ruling in mcculloch v. maryland significant? the supreme court used a broad interpretation of the constitution to expand federal power. the supreme court declared its right to review the constitutionality of laws. the supreme court restricted the federal government's right to regulate interstate commerce. the supreme court established the supremacy of state laws over federal laws?

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Vance Roach · Answer 1

The correct answer is the supreme court used a broad interpretation of the constitution to expand federal power

The supreme court established with this case that the federal government could introduce laws that weren't specifically written in the constitution but that weren't against the constitution. This meant that they could pass laws regarding anything as long as they didn't breach the constitutional rights of the people and of the states.

Ben Snow · Answer 2

The answer is that it did mainly establish the power of judicial review.