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Question: To what extent was State power reduced and Federal power elevated by this decision? Explain both short and long term results. Becca Emge Mr. Lemma History 11 McCullough v Maryland In 1819, issues with the constitution became clear when Maryland could not tax the bank. It was denied by Thomas Jefferson, because the "Constitution did not specifically give Congress such a power." (Basic Readings in U.S. Democracy). The Constitution caused a problem when Congress wasn't able to charter a national bank, being the United States Bank. This was caused by two problems: "first, that the Constitution did not give Congress the power to charter a national bank, and; second, that even if congress did have such a power, Maryland could levy a tax on the bank." (Tax Policy Blog). This was causing an issue because both arguments were ignored. "If we apply the principle for which the state of Maryland contends, to the Constitution generally,...

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