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Article 1 section 8 gives the powet to levy taxes, but the taxes must be uniform,
Income tax was unconstitutional for that reason so congress passed the 16th amendment.
The Sixteenth Amendment was specifically passed to give Congress this power.
Income tax still was uniform through out the states, but now they are allowed to be based on income, instead of fixed.
So every citizen must be taxed if a tax is given, either flat, or income.
During the civil War a unconstitutional Income tax was 1st used, and started a
series of conflicting court decisions
For this reason Socialism, and communism is unconstitutional because it requires a tax on only the rich.
Another amendment will have to be given to allow such a tax.
the 16th amendment could be argued is unconstitutional by nature
http://www.usconstitution.net/constamnotes.html
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Effects of the 16th amendment on the public?
the 16th amendment gave congress the power to levy an income tax.
The sixteenth amendment provided for?
A means for congress to levy personal income.
Which amendment allows congress to levy taxes based on an individuals income?
the 16th amendent
Who had power to declare war under the articles of confederation?
Congress had it, but without the ability to levy taxes it was useless
The authority to levy a federal income tax comes from?
The authority to levy a federal income tax comes from
Who Gave congress the power to levy on income tax?
Power of the Federal Government
Is it true that the power to levy federal income taxes rests with the us congress?
true
Which amendment gives Congress the power to levy the individual income tax?
Amendment 16
Under which category does this Constitutional Amendment fall gave Congress the power to levy an income tax?
Power of the Federal Government
Effects of the 16th amendment on the public?
the 16th amendment gave congress the power to levy an income tax.
What did the 16th amendment do?
The 16th amendment gave congress the power to levy income taxes, and impose a direct tax.
Which is not an example of a social amendment?
Congress can levy income taxes.
What role did the sixteenth amendment play on Woodrow Wilsons efforts to regulate the economy?
The 16th amendment made a federal income tax legal. This tax soon became a major source of revenue for the federal government. By giving tax breaks to businesses and individuals for certain actions, the federal government can regulate to some degree ,at least, many facets of American life and economic activities.
The sixteenth amendment provided for?
A means for congress to levy personal income.
What amendment gave the congress the right to levy and income tax?
16th amendment
Who does the constitution give the power levy taxes to?
congress
Which amendment empowered Congress to levy an income tax?
The 16th amendment was passed in 1913 to establish Congress right to impose a federal income tax.
