Question

Review Article 1, Section 10 here. Write two or three sentences explaining whether this article grants more power to the states or the federal government. Give two pieces of evidence to support your claim.

Answer 1

Section 10 grants more power to the federal government. States are not allowed to enter into treaties, and they cannot make agreements with other states or countries without the consent of Congress.

Answer 2

Article 1, Section 10 says:

• Only congress can conduct diplomacy relationships with foreign countries and the only congress can print currency notes, no states.
• According to Article 1, Section 10 states are not allowed to act as an independent country.
• According to Article 1, Section 10 states are not allowed to charge a tariff on the imports from other states.
• According to Article 1, Section 10 states are not allowed to keep his own army or rage war.