USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Although the power to charter a national bank is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, it is one of the implied powers that the Necessary and Proper Clause grants Congress. The bank is a “necessary and proper” way for Congress to conduct the financial affairs of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Some examples of the federal government’s implied powers include: The creation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) The ability to use a military draft to raise an army. The creation of a national minimum wage.

Detailed explanation-3: -What does implied powers mean? Implied powers are political powers granted to the United States government that aren’t explicitly stated in the Constitution. They’re implied to be granted because similar powers have set a precedent.

Detailed explanation-4: -McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) is one of the first and most important Supreme Court cases on federal power. In this case, the Supreme Court held that Congress has implied powers derived from those listed in Article I, Section 8. The “Necessary and Proper” Clause gave Congress the power to establish a national bank.

Detailed explanation-5: -Decision. For the first question, the Supreme Court decided that Congress did have the power to establish a national bank, not as an enumerated, or explicit, power, but as an implied power granted by the Constitution.