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Read Chief Justice Marshall's opinion in McCulloch v

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Read Chief Justice Marshall's opinion in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819). On what basis did he conclude that the federal statute authorizing the creation of a national bank was constitutional? Put another way, where did he find the congressional authority to enact this law? Who had the better of the argument between Jefferson and Hamilton on the constitutionality of the bank? How are these arguments echoed in contemporary debates over American politics? Highest points as always will go to those who take time to qualify their responses with textual reading and good analysis.