What was the supreme court's ruling regarding dred scott? a) that he was free man b) that he was not a free man c) that he was a citizen and could not be considered property d) that he could pay his owner $300 and be freed

b) that he was not a free man

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.