A) Define civil liberties. (B) Identify the primary clause of the 14th Amendment that has been used to extend civil liberties. (C) Describe the impact of selective incorporation on federalism in the United States.

the government closely monitored its finances to avoid another financial collapse.

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.