1) choose true or false. __ The U. S. Constitution was the first governing document in U. S. history.
__ The Congress under the Articles of Confederation possesses strong legislative (law-passing) powers.
__ Under the Article, the Congress made up the legislative branch.
__ Under the Articles, the judicial branch was powerful force in the federal government.
__ Under the Articles, the Congress have the power to collect taxes from the states.
__ Under the Articles, the Congress did not have the power to regulate commerce or tariffs.
__ Under the Articles, the Congress could amend the document with approval of two-thirds of the states.
__ Under the Articles, the position of the president did not exist.
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1. False

2. True

3. True

4. True? (unsure)

5. True

6. True

7. False

8. True

Explanation:

1. The Articles of Confederation was the first governing document.

2. True

3. True

4. True

5. Article I, Section 8, Clause 1: The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises

6. True

7. Under the US Constitution, the congress could amend the document with approval of two-thirds of the sattes.

8. True

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the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.

the right answer is d) a conference committee. it is a temporary panel formed by house and senate members in order to reconcile differences in legislation.