MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
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Which of the following was one of the powers given to Congress in the Articles of Confederation?
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the power to tax the people directly
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the power to regulate commerce between the states
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the power to make laws
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the power to elect a president as head of the executive branch
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Articles of Confederation created a national government composed of a Congress, which had the power to declare war, appoint military officers, sign treaties, make alliances, appoint foreign ambassadors, and manage relations with Indians.
Detailed explanation-2: -Delegates gave the Continental Congress the power to request money from the states and make appropriations, regulating the armed forces, appointing civil servants, and declaring war.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Constitution grants Congress the sole authority to enact legislation and declare war, the right to confirm or reject many Presidential appointments, and substantial investigative powers.
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