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First Bank of the United States In 1791, Congress passed a bill creating a national bank. Was the national bank: • Constitutional, since Congress needed a national bank to help it carry out several powers specifically listed in the constitution? (PRO) • Unconstitutional, since the Constitution did not specifically give Congress the authority to charter a bank? (CON)

Pro: Im all for the first bank of the United states because the constitution it didnt specifically give Congress the authority to charter a bank, it states that Congress can pass laws that are "necessary and proper" to help carry out the duties listed in the Constitution.

Pro; some of the duties listed in the constitution give congress the right to impose taxes and borrow money and provide for the common defense and public welfare. and a national bank is the only organized way to do that and the only thing that will carry out all the duties

Pro; Establishing a national bank would help the government to carry out several of its enumerated powers.