What was the U.S. government required to establish, according to its Constitution?

an army and a navy

regulations on businesses

a federal income tax

a disease prevention agency

1 answer

According to the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. government is required to establish "an army and a navy." This is outlined in Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to provide for the common defense, including the raising and supporting of armies and maintaining a navy.