What was a common goal of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments to the united states constitution? a) punishing the south for seceding from the union b) granting basic rights to formerly enslaved persons c) allowing the states to veto federal laws d) creating a "separate but equal" society

The answer to this question is B. granting basic rights to formerly enslaved persons

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.”