Answer: it decreased the number of merchants?
Explanation:
I think the answer is b there you go
The specific power granted by the section is the "<em>power of the purse</em>"
The section of the United States' Constitution gives the Congress a great authority over executive branch and the executive branch must appeal to the Congress for all of its funding.
Some power granted to the Congress by the Constitution are:
- Power on how to collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises
- The power on how to borrow and pay Debt.
- Power for the regulation Commerce with foreign Nations etc.
In conclusion, the section was to ensure separation of powers and the provide necessary check on the executive branch.
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