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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