18. The author of this passage is most concerned about what? (AH.E.1.1)
"To take a single step beyond these specific [Constitutional] limits to the powers of
Congress is to grasp unlimited power. The power to create a [national] bank has not, in
my opinion, been delegated to Congress by the Constitution. Supporters of the Bank Bill
argue that a [national] bank would be a great convenience in collecting taxes. Even if
this argument were true, the Constitution allows only for laws which are 'necessary', not
those which are merely 'convenient' for carrying out delegated powers."
a. The use of implied powers to create the national bank would lead to an
overly powerful national government.
b. The use of implied powers to create the national bank would increase the
power of the state governments
c. The convenience of the national bank allowed the national government to
limit the powers of the states
d. The convenience of the national bank would make raising taxes easier and
more efficient for the state governments