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.
Judicial branch.
State governments.

The correct answer is: Legislative branch.

The legislative branch is responsible for making laws and determining tax policies in the United States. The executive branch enforces the laws but does not have the power to make tax decisions. The judicial branch interprets laws but does not have the power to levy taxes. While state governments may impose their own taxes, the federal government has the ultimate authority to levy taxes. Therefore, the legislative branch is the only branch of government with the power to levy taxes in the United States.