Which of the Following Is True Regarding Ellen's Statement

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding Ellen's statement?

• A) Ellen is incorrect. The U.S. Congress has complete discretion on taxation.
• B) Ellen is partially incorrect because before the U.S. Congress taxes one state's residents at a higher rate than citizens of other states, a rational relationship between the difference and governmental need must be shown.
• C) Ellen is incorrect because before the U.S. Congress taxes one state's residents at a higher rate than citizens of other states, an important need must be shown.
• D) Ellen is incorrect because before the U.S. Congress taxes one state's residents at a higher rate than citizens of other states, a disparity of income of over 30% between one state and another must be shown.
• E) Ellen is correct.

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