Which of the following statements about uncle tom’s cabin is the most
accurate?
(a) it was written in response to john brown’s raid at harpers ferry.
(b) it illustrated the political beliefs of the know-nothing party.
(c) it motivated others to write novels refuting the book’s assertions.
(d) the author was forced to publish the work under a pseudonym.
(e) it was ill received in both the north and south.

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”