Question
Which sentence describes the power to tax given to the U.S. Congress by the Articles of Confederation?
Responses
A Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval.Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval.
B
of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.3 4 of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.
C All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.
D Congress could not tax.Congress could not tax.
Responses
A Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval.Congress could pass a tax with Presidential approval.
B
of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.3 4 of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.
C All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.All of Congress had to agree on passing a tax.
D Congress could not tax.Congress could not tax.
Answers
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The correct response is **D: Congress could not tax.** Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress did not have the power to levy taxes, which was one of the weaknesses of the government at that time.