According to the constitution-CONGRESS is in charge of paying off national debt?
it says section 8 clause 1-
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; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
To borrow money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among… Continue reading
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i was asked to list 6 powers of congress, are they ok?
i was asked to list 6 powers of congress and this is what i got:
To borrow money on the credit of the United States;
To regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes;
To establish a uniform rule of naturalization, and uniform laws on the subject of bankruptcies throughout the United States;
To coin money, regulate the value… Continue reading
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