With the Exception of Specific Instances in Which Congress Specified

question 25

Multiple Choice

With the exception of specific instances in which Congress specified a seven-year limit, all other Amendments become inoperative unless they are ratified within how many years of the proposal?

• A) one year
• B) three years
• C) four years
• D) Congress does not need to stipulate a time limit.

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Government Role

The involvement and responsibilities assumed by a government in regulating and guiding the economy, protecting citizens, and providing public services.

Federal Tax Revenue

The income received by the federal government from taxes imposed on individuals, corporations, and other entities, used to fund public goods and services.

Payroll Tax

Taxes imposed on employers and employees, calculated as a percentage of the salaries that employers pay to their staff.

State Tax Revenue

Funds collected by state governments through various forms of taxation, such as income tax, sales tax, and property tax, to finance public services.