Why is strong consumer confidence important to an economy?

It also measures how confident people feel about their income's stability. Their confidence impacts their economic decisions—like their spending activity. As a result, consumer confidence is a key indicator for the overall shape of the economy. Consumer confidence usually increases when the economy expands.

Explanation:

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.”