Question 71 of 128

Why is it important to pay federal taxes?

Accepted Answers

  • • Required by law
  • • All people pay to fund the federal government
  • • Required by the Constitution (16th Amendment)
  • • Civic duty

Why This Matters

Federal income taxes, authorized by the 16th Amendment, fund government services like defense, infrastructure, and social programs.

Memory Tip

Taxes are required by law and fund the government.

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Rights and Responsibilities(American Government)

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