The US Constitution has been called the greatest document on the planet. It states "The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on income, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration." Which amendment was added to the Constitution that contains this language?

a. 10th Amendment.

b. 12th Amendment.

c. 14th Amendment.

d. 16th Amendment.

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Elena Bailey

23 June, 18:16

The US Constitution has been called the greatest document on the planet. It states "The Congress shall have the power to lay and collect taxes on income, from whatever source derived, without apportionment among the several States, and without regard to any census or enumeration." Which amendment was added to the Constitution that contains this language?

a. 10th Amendment.

b. 12th Amendment.

c. 14th Amendment.

d. 16th Amendment.

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Skylar Hull · Answer 1

D. 16th Amendment.

Explanation:

The 16th Amendment was added to the Constitution in 1913 and give freedom to the Congress to charge taxes over any source, without a census consult. However, these taxes should be fair and coherent.