How did McCulloch v. Maryland affect the balance of power between the federal government and the states?
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Correct answer: It strengthened federal power over state interference
The decision strengthened federal authority by recognizing implied powers and limiting state interference with federal institutions. It became a landmark case for national supremacy.
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