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, also known as Congress, is responsible for making laws and has the power to levy taxes in the United States. This power is specifically outlined in the Constitution, giving them the authority to tax citizens in order to generate revenue for the federal government. While the executive and judicial branches play important roles in the government, they do not have the power to levy taxes. Additionally, state governments have their own separate powers to levy taxes within their respective states, but they do not have the power to tax on a national level like the legislative branch does.