What was the most significant outcome of the major Supreme Court decisions made under Chief Justice John Marshall between 1819 and 1824?

The power of state governments to regulate their own economies was expanded.

The authority of the national government was confirmed to be superior to that of the states.

The rights of individual citizens against government overreach were established.

The influence of political parties in judicial matters was greatly increased.

The Supreme Court's ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) centered on a state's attempt to tax the national bank. What principle did this decision establish?

States had the right to nullify federal laws they considered unconstitutional.

Only Congress had the power to regulate trade between states.

Federal institutions could not be interfered with or taxed by state governments.

Business contracts were sacred and could not be altered by state laws.

It created a new national bank to standardize currency.

It allowed states to create their own trade regulations.

It limited the growth of business by introducing federal taxes.

It promoted business growth by giving Congress control over interstate commerce.

Protecting states' rights against a powerful central government.

Strengthening federal power and encouraging the growth of capitalism.

Limiting the influence of business in national politics.

Ensuring the president's authority was greater than that of Congress.

Increase the number of judges serving on federal courts.

Define and expand the authority of the national government.

Allow individual states to interpret the Constitution for themselves.

Limit the economic influence of large corporations.