How did the McCulloch ruling contribute to the strength of the national government

Stated the supremacy of the national government. In the case of McCulloch v. Maryland, Maryland attempted to tax the national bank and McCulloch a, cashier, refused to pay the tax. The Supreme Court stated the national bank was constitutional and the federal government was above the state, therefore the state could not tax the federal government.

The McCullough vs. The State of Maryland ruling strengthened the national government by allowing the government to regulate our banking system.

1. The Constitution grants to Congress implied powers for implementing the Constitution's express powers, in order to create a functional national government.

2. State action may not impede valid constitutional exercises of power by the Federal government.