What would have been a likely consequence if Maryland had won McCulloch v. Maryland?
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Correct answer: States could have gained power to tax or obstruct federal institutions
If Maryland had won, states might have been able to tax federal institutions and weaken federal operations. The Court's decision prevented states from using taxation to control national authority.
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