The Articles of Confederation Allowed Only the National Government to Regulate

question 52

True/False

The Articles of Confederation allowed only the National Government to regulate trade and tariffs.

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Definitions:

Constitution

The fundamental set of laws and principles that outlines the governance structure, rights, and duties within a state or organization.

Necessary and Proper Clause

A clause in the U.S. Constitution granting Congress the power to pass all laws required and appropriate for executing its declared powers.

Spending Power

The authority of a government to allocate its resources by making expenditures to achieve economic or social objectives.

Takings Clause

An element of the U.S. Constitution's Fifth Amendment that prevents the government from seizing private property for communal purposes without fair compensation.