Civics question 71 of 128
Why is it important to pay federal taxes?
4 accepted answers
- Required by law
- All people pay to fund the federal government
- Required by the (U.S.) Constitution (16th Amendment)
- Civic duty
You only need to give one of these. The officer accepts any of them.
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Where this question sits
It is part of Rights and Responsibilities, inside the American Government section of the test.
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