American Government CLEP Prep Practice Exam

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

Executive branch.

Legislative branch.

The correct answer is the Legislative branch. This branch of government, consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate, is responsible for creating and passing laws. This includes laws related to the collection of taxes from citizens.

Option A, the Executive branch, is responsible for enforcing laws, not creating them. Therefore, they do not have the power to levy taxes.

Option C, the Judicial branch, interprets laws and ensures they are constitutional, but they do not have the power to create or collect taxes.

Option D, state governments, have the power to collect state taxes but not federal taxes. Ultimately, the federal government through the Legislative branch, has the authority to levy taxes on citizens of the United States.

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Judicial branch.

State governments.

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