1. Benjamin Banneker wrote to Thomas
Jefferson in 1791 about
the issue of slavery,
What position did
Jefferson hold at this
time?

(1)representation based on state population (2)all states have equal representation apex

the national congress's powers over the states were specific and definite: it had the sole power to negotiate treaties, declare war, and make peace. all powers not granted to congress were reserved for state governments. congress had no power to levy taxes, for example.