Yes, anything "necessary and proper" can be performed by Congress. Don't believe me? Check the "Necessary and Proper Clause" (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18 of the Constitution).
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No, he vetoed Henry Clay's bill to establish a National Bank.
The first battle of implied powers of Congress was fought over the formation of banks. In 1790, Alexander Hamilton urged Congress to set up a national bank. Opponents of this claimed that Constitution didn't give Congress that power to establish such a bank. Hamilton won after reviewing the Necessary and Proper Clause. this battle and the first national bank was established in 1791. However, it's charter expired in 1811. During the 20 years it was opened, it was unchallenged by the courts.
According to The supreme Court in McCulloch v. Maryland (1819) said that Article I, Section 8. The "Necessary and Proper" Clause gave Congress the power to establish a national bank.
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The national bank that was created by Congress in 1816 was called the Second Bank of the United States. They also created the Federal Reserve System to monitor banking practices.
To establish a national bank One of the goals of the Whig Party was to encourage independent acting and thinking and for American citizens to participate again in politics and government.
Congress decided to create the bank anyways and therefore formed the Bank of the United States.