What purpose did the oracles serve in ancient Greek religion?

They gave advice to the Greeks.
They worked to explain the past.
They helped to inspire the gods.
They influenced the land and weather.

This answer would be c

Ataxation measure enacted to raise revenues for a standing british army in america

It may be written down (as in the united states) or it may be unwritten (as in great britain). this is the 1787 meeting at which the  constitution of the united states  was debated and agreed upon. this was a 1787 meeting called by congress to amend the articles of the confederation.