5. The Commerce Clause is one of the expressed powers of the Congress. It states, "The Congress shall have the power to... regulate Commerce (business) with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes." How does this clause give Congress the power in the Civil Rights Act of 1964) to ban racial discrimination in hotels and restaurants?

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the articles of confederation? a. the national government was unable to collect taxes. b. national and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay. c. congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict. d. state refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government