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Which amendment to the Constitution provided the ability for the federal government to collect an income tax from all workers?
The 16th Amendment to the U.S Constitution allows the government to collect the Income Tax.
Prior to this amendment, the federal government made an attempt to to create an Income Tax, and the tax was brought to court.
The United States Supreme Court ruled that an "Income Tax" was unconstitutional.
In response, the Income Tax Amendment was added to the U.S Constitution, making the tax legal.
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When could states collect taxes but the federal government could not?
The federal government had no ability to tax when it was operating under the Articles of Confederation. The US Constitution provided the federal government authority to collect taxes; the Sixteenth Amendment, ratified in 1913, added the ability to levy taxes on income.
What limits does the federal constitution put on the states ability to tax?
Interstate and Foreign Commerce The Federal Government and its Agencies 14th Amendment Limitations
The ability of the Constitution to fit the needs of a changing nation is exemplified by its?
the amendment process
Under the U.S. Constitution, what limitations are placed on the government's ability to take private property?
Under the U.S. Constitution, the government's ability to take private property is limited by the Fifth Amendment's Takings Clause, which requires that the government provide just compensation for any property taken for public use. This means that the government cannot take private property without fair payment to the owner.
How does the constitution address the censorship of books?
The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech, which includes the right to access and distribute books and other forms of expression without government censorship. The constitution limits the government's ability to censor books to ensure that individuals have the freedom to explore a wide range of ideas and viewpoints.
What role does a governor play in the amendment process?
In the case of state governments wanting to make an amendment to the state constitution, a governor has the ability to pass the amendment or veto the amendment. The amendment bill must first be passed in the state congress.
Which legislation was responsible for granting voting rights for African Americans?
the fifteenth amendment
Which amendment may be proposed by a national convention called by Congress at the request of two-thirds of the states?
The ability to propose a amendment to the United States Constitution by having two-thirds of the states request a national convention is found in Article 5 of the Constitution. Article 5 gives instructions on how changes can be made to the Constitution.
What is an example of expressed powers given to the national government in the Constitution?
The ability to coin money
Can the states violate the Bill of Rights?
The 14th Amendment to the U.S Constitution enforces federal law, including the Bill of Rights, on the state governments. However, before the 14th Amendment, states did have the ability to "violate" the rights of their citizens.
Which term is used to indicate the ability of citizen to petition the government to remove an elected government official?
This is under the First amendment, in part: "...and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
Which term is used to indicate the ability of citizens to petition the government to remove an elected government official?
This is under the First Amendment, in part: "...and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
