1. why do you think the southern states wanted slaves counted for determining the
number of representatives in the house of representatives?

i believe the answer is a

they made rome the dominant power in the mediterranean.

propriety is the answer. hope this !

explanation:

the correct answers are: 1) lay and collect taxes and duties; 2) pay debts; 5) borrow money;   6) regulate commerce with foreign nations.

article 1, section 8. refers to the powers of congress. according to the united states constitution: “the congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the united states.”