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.

What does the quoted text demonstrate about the powers of government?

A. All powers not given to the federal government are reserved for the states.

B. Some powers in the United States are shared between state and federal governments.

C. If a power is not explicitly held by the federal government, it is reserved for the states or the people.

D. Some powers are expressly given to the federal government under the Constitution.

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17 June, 18:58

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Clara Bautista · Answer 1

B. Some powers in the United States are shared between state and federal governments.

Mercedes Mcpherson · Answer 2

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The answer is actually D btw