Which constitutional clause was especially important to the Supreme Court's reasoning in McCulloch v. Maryland?
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Correct answer: The Necessary and Proper Clause
The Necessary and Proper Clause allows Congress to choose reasonable means to carry out its enumerated powers. Chief Justice John Marshall used this clause to support Congress's authority to create a national bank.
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