Congress Has the Power to "Lay and Collect Taxes

question 417

Multiple Choice

Congress has the power to "lay and collect Taxes." When the Supreme Court reviews the taxing activity of Congress, it:

• A) closely inspects Congressional actions for evidence of "discriminatory intent"
• B) limits what Congress may do to protect citizens from violations of the Sixth Amendment
• C) limits what Congress may do because the Court controls Congressional spending
• D) rarely questions Congressional taxing schemes
• E) is prohibited by the Constitution from questioning Congressional tax schemes

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Definitions:

Consumption

The use of goods and services by households.

National Income

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country's economy over a specific period, including foreign income.

Disposable Income

The amount of money an individual or household has to spend or save after income taxes are deducted.

Real GDP

A measure of a country's economic output that accounts for changes in the price level, adjusting for inflation or deflation to reflect the true value of goods and services produced.