What did the ancient indus valley, huang, and nile civilizations have in common?

they built pyramids to reach the gods.
they elected leaders using potsherds.
they developed and used gunpowder.
they began in fertile river valleys.

D. They began in fertile river valleys. Is the answer

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.”