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title: "McCulloch v. Maryland Overview | Model Diplomat"
description: "McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) is a Supreme Court case that confirmed federal authority and barred state taxation of federal institutions, impacting U.S. law."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- McCulloch v.
- Maryland (1819) is the U.
- Which constitutional clause did the Court rely on to uphold the national bank?
- What did Marshall mean by 'the power to tax involves the power to destroy'?
- How does McCulloch differ from Marbury v. Madison?

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