Under the Virginia Plan, Who Had the Power to Check

question 1

Multiple Choice

Under the Virginia Plan, who had the power to check the power of the legislative branch?

• A) the President of the United States
• B) the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
• C) the House of Representatives
• D) the Council of Revision

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Single Taxpayer

A filing status for individuals who are unmarried or legally separated from their spouse by the end of the tax year, with tax rates and standard deductions specific to single filers.

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Deductions allowed by the IRS on income tax for the taxpayer and dependents, though largely eliminated for tax years 2018 through 2025.

Amount

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