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Which power was given to Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

the power to collect taxes
the power to enforce laws
the power to regulate trade
the power to make laws

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Answer:

to conduct affairs

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Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to "lay and collect taxes, duties, imports, and excises." The Constitution allows Congress to tax in order to "provide for the common defense and general welfare

TAXING POWER

The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States...

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