What did the Supreme Court decide about Maryland's tax on the national bank?
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Correct answer: Maryland could not tax the bank because states cannot interfere with federal operations
The Court held that Maryland could not tax the national bank. A state tax on a federal institution would allow states to interfere with or control federal constitutional powers.
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