what way did the Medici family contribute to the rise of the Renaissance?
A. they were patrons of art
B. they composed great works of art
C. they worked to invent a machine that would print copies of manuscripts faste
D. they killed political opponents

B

Explanation:

just got it right

i believe it to be a democracy

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.”