Which is a notable fact about the Clinton presidency?

A.
He balanced the federal budget, creating the first surplus since 1969.

B.
He promised no new taxes, but was forced to raise taxes during a recession.

C.
He appointed conservatives like Antonin Scalia to the Supreme Court.

D.
He gave tax cuts to the wealthy in the hope that it could lead to more jobs.

A. He balanced the federal budget, creating the first surplus since 1969 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.”