Question

Which of the following expressed economic powers led to the creation of the Internal Revenue Service under the implied powers doctrine?(1 point)
Responses

the power to collect taxes
the power to collect taxes - no response given

the power to ratify treaties
the power to ratify treaties - no response given

the power to create federal courts
the power to create federal courts - incorrect

the power to declare war

Answer 1

The correct response is **the power to collect taxes**. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) was created to enforce tax laws and collect revenue, which falls under the federal government's power to levy and collect taxes as outlined in the U.S. Constitution.