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Congress levies taxes to raise revenue. They also levy taxes to discourage harmful activities such as imposing taxes to discourage smoking or drinking. Congress' powers are limited on these matters through the 16th Amendment to the Constitution.

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Q: What reason other than to raise revenue does congress levy taxes and how is the power limited?
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