Question 1

the ethnic group referred to as 'colored people' near the cape were

a. of dutch descent.

b. of portuguese descent.

c. a mixed race of khoikhoi and dutch blood.

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.”