Chapter XXXI
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Chapter XXXI.
§2. What difference is here noticed between the general and state governments in respect to their powers?
§3. What is the first in the list of powers given to congress?
§4. For what purpose was this power necessary? What is direct and what indirect taxation?
§5. Define duties, customs, imposts, and excises.
§6. Define specific and ad valorem duties.
§7. Why are duties required to be uniform throughout the United States?
§8. By what means was the old national debt paid? How large was it at different periods?
§9. Why is the power to borrow money necessary?