Which U. .S President famously campaigned on (and failed to keep) a promise not to raise taxes?
a. Jimmy Carter
b. Ronald Reagan
c. George H.W. Bush
d. Dwight D. Eisenhower
e. Bill Clinton
Question 2
The Articles of Confederation
a. made the national government dependent upon voluntary contributions from the states.
b. gave the national government control of foreign affairs.
c. rested the power of the national government with the executive although states still had to approve of his decisions.
d. gave the federal government the ability to regulate interstate commerce.
e. established a federal system of government.
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