3 decisions made by congress that helped define the authority of the national government

The power of congress is both constitutional and evolutionary.  The constitution grants power to congress that involves all the authoritative laws.

Explanation:

The U. S government is divided into three categories : Legislative, Executive and Judicial and congress categorize legislative. They upheld the Senate house and office of Parliamentarian.

they united the colonies in their fight against the british.

food and resources were plentiful.

women were encouraged to marry later in life so they could work in factories.