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what is the purpose of the following excerpt in the blast?
\article i gives congress all lawmaking powers, saying congress will \make all laws which shall be necessary and proper.\ it bestows upon congress the power to tax citizens, to borrow money, to regulate international trade and to declare war. the text also grants the house of representatives the power to impeach any elected official, including the president.\
a to explain the relationship between the supreme court and congress.
b to explain the major powers granted to congress by the constitution.
c to explain the procedures of beginning a government shutdown.
d to explain the modern issues between liberal and conservatives in congress.

Explanation:

The excerpt lists powers like law - making, taxing, borrowing, regulating trade, declaring war, and impeachment. These are major powers of Congress as per the Constitution. There is no mention of the Supreme Court (eliminating A), government shutdown procedures (eliminating C), or modern liberal - conservative issues (eliminating D).

Answer:

B. To explain the major powers granted to Congress by the Constitution.