American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

Question: 1 / 400

Which branch of government has the power to levy taxes in the United States?

Executive branch.

Legislative branch.

The legislative branch, which consists of the Senate and the House of Representatives, has the power to levy taxes in the United States. This is because the Constitution grants Congress the power to "lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises." The executive branch, headed by the President, does not have the authority to directly levy taxes but does play a role in the budget and tax policies. The judicial branch, made up of the federal courts, does not have the power to levy taxes. While state governments can also levy taxes, they do so to support their own state expenses, not for the entire country.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta

Judicial branch.

State governments.

Next Question

Report this question

Download American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam PDF Study Guide
Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy