What issue was at stake in the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819)?
a. The authority of the national government to regulate interstate trade
b. The power of the states to construct a railroad between Maryland and New York
c. The authority of the president to use military force without a formal declaration of war
d. The authority of the Congress to establish a system of national banks
e. The authority of the states to enter into foreign treaties
Answer: D
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