Fiscal Policy: Taxes
Instruction
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The Constitution and Taxes
Which phrase defines the reasons why the federal
government collects taxes?
Constitution of the United States
Article 1, Section 8
Phrase A) The Congress shall have Power To lay and
collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises
Phrase B) to pay the Debts and provide for the common
Defence and general Welfare of the United States
Phrase C) but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be
uniform throughout the United States
Which phrase grants the federal government the power
to collect taxes?