Necessary and Proper Clause (McCulloch v. Maryland)

McCulloch v Maryland

A landmark Supreme Court case that established the federal government's authority to create a national bank.

National Bank

A bank chartered by the federal government to manage the nation's finances and regulate currency.

Necessary and Proper Clause

A constitutional provision that allows Congress to pass laws essential for executing its enumerated powers.

Implied Powers

Powers not explicitly stated in the Constitution but inferred from the Necessary and Proper Clause, often referred to as the "elastic clause."

Taxation of the National Bank

The Supreme Court ruled that Maryland could not tax the national bank, emphasizing that the power to tax includes the power to destroy.

State Veto Power

The concept that allowing one state to tax a national entity could give that state undue influence over national policy.

Federal Standards

The authority of the national government to establish regulations that states must adhere to, such as minimum wage laws.