Austl. v. McCulloch

*Austl. v. McCulloch* involved questions about the power of the federal government versus states. The case confirmed that Congress has implied powers beyond those explicitly listed in the Constitution, such as creating a national bank. The Supreme Court ruled that the federal government’s authority is supreme over state governments when they conflict, emphasizing that the Constitution grants flexible powers necessary to govern effectively. This case established the principles of federalism and the broad interpretation of congressional power, reinforcing the idea that the national government can operate in ways not specifically outlined if it’s consistent with its constitutional authority.