Which of these is an example of a power held by the supreme court? a. the power to hear cases between different states b. the power to remove a member of congress c. the power to impeach the president d. the power to negotiate treaties?

Article I describes the design of the legislative branch of US Government -- the Congress.  Important ideas include the separation of powers between branches of government (checks and balances), the election of Senators and Representatives, the process by which laws are made, and the powers that Congress has.

states began imposing duties on each other's goods. congress had no way to raise money for an army to expel them.

the california missions began in the late 18th century as an effort to convert native americans to catholicism and expand european territory. there were 21 missions in all, lasting from 1769 until about 1833.   the missions were built by the spanish starting in 1769 in order to “colonize” the territory of alta california. so the missions were important because they were the means of settling california. it also wanted to keep other european countries out of alta california. building settlements along the coast would them meet these goals. missionaries wanted to convert the indians to the roman catholic faith. california indians did much of the work to build missions.