Is the maya experience a cautionary tale for the modern world or was it a unique expression of that culture at that time?

answer: c  

the factory goes out of business, causing the workers to lose their jobs.

explanation:

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.