Which of the following provisions was part of the first draft of the articles of confederation submitted to the second continental congress?
a. limited and restricted functions for the central government
b. appointment of george washington as commander of the continental army
c. denial of the right for congress to levy taxes
d. government control over the unsettled western lands

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.”

i think the answer is   b.