James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because:

a. He knew that Maryland law did not allow for state-run banks.

b. He believed the Court should follow the implied powers of the Constitution.

c. He supported the idea of federal supremacy.

d. He didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.

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Giada Foley

22 April, 19:10

James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because:

a. He knew that Maryland law did not allow for state-run banks.

b. He believed the Court should follow the implied powers of the Constitution.

c. He supported the idea of federal supremacy.

d. He didn't want to pay state taxes on his bank.

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Steven Hooper · Answer 1

James McCulloch most likely supported the idea that Congress could create banks because he didn’t want to pay state taxes on his bank. So the correct option as far as the given question is concerned is option "d". The state of Maryland actually tried to impose taxes on all notes of those banks that were not chartered in Maryland. Regarding this matter there was a case filed in the Supreme Court by James McCulloch and the resulting decision by the court is considered as a landmark decision.