Review Article 1, Section 10 here. Write two or three sentences explaining whether this article grants more power to the states or the federal government. Give two pieces of evidence to support your claim.

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Toby

20 January, 16:37

Review Article 1, Section 10 here. Write two or three sentences explaining whether this article grants more power to the states or the federal government. Give two pieces of evidence to support your claim.

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Maddox Hardy · Answer 1

Article 1, Section 10 gives more power to the federal government because the section outlines what states do NOT have the power to do. Section 10 of Article 1 states that "No State shall, without the Consent of the Congress, lay any Imposts or Duties on Imports or Exports". "No State shall, without the Consent of Congress, lay any duty of Tonnage, keep Troops, or Ships of War in time of Peace". This basically gives more power to the legislative branch of the federal government. Also