TIMED Which statement best explains Jefferson’s point of view? To take a single step beyond the boundaries thus specially drawn around the powers of Congress, is to take possession of a boundless field of power.

–Thomas Jefferson,
1791
Congress should assume any powers necessary to help protect and run the country.
Congress should not assume any powers that are not outlined in the Constitution.
Congress should be stripped of some power before it is allowed to take on any new responsibilities.
Congress can assume powers that are implied by the Constitution but not directly expressed in it.

“[the city’s engineers excelled in areas] neglected by the greeks, such as the construction of roads and aqueducts, and of sewers that could wash the filth of the city into the tiber. they have built paved roads throughout the country, leveling ridges and filling up hollows, so as to make possible the movements of heavily loaded wagons. . and such is the quantity of water brought in by the aqueducts, that veritable rivers flow through the city and its sewers: almost every house has cisterns, waterpipes, and copious fountains.” —strabo, as quoted in empires ascendant: time frame 400 b.c.–a.d. 200 cisterns are tanks that hold water until it is needed; if a house has a cistern, it is likely to also have a. aqueducts. c. a swimming pool. b. a fish pond. d. sinks and faucets.