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What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Federal government has implied powers; federal law is supreme over state law.

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What was the significance of McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?

Federal government has implied powers; federal law is supreme over state law.

What was the significance of US v. Lopez (1995)?

Limited the scope of the Commerce Clause; Congress's power is not unlimited.

What are the main ideas of the Constitution regarding federalism?

Divides power between national and state governments, enumerates federal powers, reserves powers to states.

What was the impact of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on federalism?

Increased federal role in healthcare, leading to debates over state autonomy.