Which statement best describes the Court's view of the Constitution in McCulloch v. Maryland?
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Correct answer: It is a broad framework giving the federal government practical means to act
Marshall viewed the Constitution as a framework rather than a detailed legal code. This approach supported a flexible interpretation of congressional power.
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