The executive branch operates a large number of executive departments because it- 1. acts to implement most legislative requirements

2. receives the largest portion of the federal budget

3. manages all civil service staff for the three branches

4. maintains a large personal security force for protection

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.”

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