Under the Articles of Confederation, the National Government Could

question 11

Multiple Choice

Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government could

• A) run the post office.
• B) levy taxes.
• C) regulate interstate commerce.
• D) establish a national judicial system.
• E) establish a national bank.

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Definitions:

Microeconomics

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