The judgments that Washington and the first Congress had to make about the new government would be the concerns of precedent and the need for the creation of efficient Government. The Congress and Washington had to determine the function of the new government and its departments. Moreover, Washington and Congress also discussed the creation of offices in the Executive Branch. Congress also attached the bill of rights of the constitution. Washington also decided about the tenure of the term a President should assist the nation. They also formulated the Cabinet and declared the duties of the individuals.
The best answer for this statement would be:
fair because it presents different sides of an issue.
<span>A historian would look for both sides of the story, since it’s profession involves extensive research and reading carefully on each point of view. </span>
Let's examine each possible answer:
A.
This is called the Commerce Clause, so this is true.
B.
<span>McCulloch v. Maryland ruled that Maryland (a state) may not tax the national government. So B is false.
C.
</span><span>Tax exemption is real and allows places like schools and churches to apply to be exempt from paying taxes. So C is true.
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D.
This is true since state powers overrule local powers so cities may only make laws that don't interfere with state or federal laws.
So the answer is <span>B. States are allowed to tax the federal government, according to the Supreme Court ruling in McCulloch v. Maryland, 1819.</span>
The colonists had to leave their families and suffer through poverty while risking their lives for independence from Britain.
