In the early 19th century, this Supreme Court case would cement federal authority and influence the balance of power in the United States. Delve into the story of McCulloch v. Maryland, where the state of Maryland challenged the authority of the federal government by imposing taxes on the Second Bank of the United States. Witness how Chief Justice John Marshall's profound ruling established the principle of federal supremacy over state laws and acknowledged the implied powers of Congress under the Necessary and Proper Clause. Discover how this decision shaped the future of American federalism and solidified the foundations of a strong national government.