Who wrote the Supreme Court's opinion in McCulloch v. Maryland?
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Correct answer: Chief Justice John Marshall
Chief Justice John Marshall wrote the opinion for the Court. His reasoning strongly supported national power and became a foundation of American constitutional law.
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