Look closely at these two maps of the ancient China, each from a different time period. Explain how cultural diffusion could help the Qin Dynasty (pink map) cover so much more land area than the Zhou Dynasty (red map) by 210 BCE. Also explain how geography affects such a change.

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.”