Question

lesson 3: the expressed powers

1. draw inferences the constitution gives congress the commerce power, but it specifically states that congress may not tax exports. why do you think the constitution placed that limit on congress?

Explanation:

The Constitution placed this limit on Congress to encourage American exports. Taxing exports could make American goods more expensive in foreign markets, reducing their competitiveness. This would harm American businesses and the economy. Also, it was a way to prevent Congress from over - reaching its power in a way that could damage the nation's economic standing in international trade.

Answer:

The Constitution limited Congress from taxing exports to encourage American exports, maintain the competitiveness of American goods in foreign markets, and prevent over - reaching economic power that could harm the nation's economic standing in international trade.