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Yes it can, but congress did not have the actual power to enforce its request for money or troops. B although it did have the right, it lacked the power.
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Yes, Congress has the power to organize and maintain a national army under the Constitution. This power is explicitly granted to Congress in Article I, Section 8, Clause 12, known as the "Necessary and Proper Clause" or the "Elastic Clause." Therefore, if Congress deems it necessary, they can organize a national army.
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Congress could organize a national army?
The US Constitution states that Congress has the ability to organize a national army to protect the people and lands of the United States. This is a power that was not provided to Congress through the Articles of Confederation.
Can congress organize a national army?
Yes
Did the second continental congress organize an army under George Washington?
Yes, it was proposed by John Adams that George Washington lead the Army
Which party was established by subhash chandra Bose after he came out of Indian national congress?
Indian National Army
Why did the 15th Japanese Army support the Indian National Congress?
See: Japanese 15th Army in India WWII
List 3 things the article did not allow congress to do?
The Articles of Confederation was much different than the US Constitution. This document did not allow congress to collect taxes. Congress could not make treaties on the states' behalf. This group could not create a national army for the protection of the people either.
The Continental Congress could not provide the army with proper equipment because it couldn't levy?
The Congress could not levy taxes.
Why couldn't congress raise a a national army without the states permission?
I donning know
Which act was passed by the US congress that doubled the size of the army and navy?
National Defense Act
Jefferson and Hamilton differed on the question of whether or not Congress could do what?
They disagreed on practically everything but their esteem for George Washington. Specifically, however, their greatest and most significant difference on a power of Congress was whether Congress could establish a national bank (the "First Bank of the United States"). Hamilton argued that because Article I, section 9 of the Constitution did not specifically prohibit Congress from creating a national bank, then Congress was empowered to do so under Article I, section 8, clause 18 (the "implied powers clause," "necessary and proper clause," or "elastic clause"). Jefferson, who took a more limited view of Federal power, argued that because Article I, section 8 did not specify Congress could create a national bank, then it could not. Jefferson believed that only specified powers (such as power to tax, to maintain an army, to punish counterfeiters, etc.) could be exercised by Congress.
What tasks did second continental congress accomplish?
Chose John Hancock as president, voted to organize an army and navy and issue money, made George Washington commander of a newly organizing Continental Army, and acted as government of the colonies throughout the war.
The Second Continental Congress could force the colonies to provide supplies or men to the Continental Army.?
false
