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In Social Studies / High School | 2025-07-05

What gives Congress the power to raise taxes to fund services?
A. the Federal Reserve Bank
B. the Internal Revenue Service
C. the Bill of Rights
D. the Constitution

Asked by gracenparks24

Answer (2)

Congress's power to raise taxes is derived from the Constitution, which grants it the authority to collect taxes for public services. The 16th Amendment further clarifies this power by allowing an income tax without state apportionment. Organizations like the IRS facilitate tax collection, but the constitutional framework is fundamental to this capability. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-05

The power of Congress to raise taxes is granted by the Constitution, specifically in Article I, Section 8. The 16th Amendment supports this by allowing income tax without state apportionment. Therefore, option D, the Constitution, is the correct choice.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-10