Why did Maryland argue that the national bank was unconstitutional?
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Correct answer: Because the Constitution did not list the power to create a bank
Maryland argued that Congress lacked authority because the Constitution did not specifically mention creating a bank. The Supreme Court rejected this narrow view of federal power.
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