Constitution True/False (16) __ Delegates to the Constitutional Convention were equally divided among all occupational backgrounds. (17) __ New powers given to Congress included the right to levy and collect taxes. (18) __ The national government under the Constitution could control trade among the states and with foreign countries. (19) __ Voters were given the right to choose the President in a direct election. (20) __ All thirteen states had to approve the Constitution before it went into effect.