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CLEP Business Law

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Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, which statement about the specific powers granted to Congress is NOT correct?
  1. Congress has the power to levy and collect taxes, to provide an army, to call out the National Guard, and to borrow money.
  2. Congress has the power to provide an army, to provide a navy, to provide an air force, and to call out the National Guard.
  3. Congress has the power to issue patents and copyrights, and to govern the District of Columbia.
  4. Congress has the power to establish post offices and post roads, to organize and train the National Guard, and to punish counterfeiters.
  5. Congress has the power to levy and collect taxes, to punish counterfeiters, and to regulate foreign and interstate commerce.
Explanation
Answer: B. Under Article I, Section 8 of the U.S. Constitution, Congress does not have the specific power to provide an air force. Article I, Section 8 specifically grants Congress the power to provide an army and a navy, but does not specifically grant it power to provide an air force.
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