What is 16th amendment?
The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes on incomes, from whatever source derived, without apportionment. MORE?
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About Taxes
Taxes are a financial charge or other levy upon a taxpayer by a governing body. Taxes are used to carry out functions of the state and cover costs. Taxes are also the result of citizens demands for accountable representation.
About Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral, two house, legislature of the United States of America. It is made up of the 100 member Senate and 435 member House of Representatives. The House of Representatives is considered the ''lower house,'' while the Senate is deemed the ''upper house.'' The current Congress is the 112th.
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