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

Question

• the power to create federal courts
• the power to ratify treaties
• the power to collect taxes
• the power to declare war

Answer 1

The correct answer is the power to collect taxes. The creation of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is linked to the government's authority to levy and collect taxes, which is an expressed economic power. The IRS was established to administer and enforce the tax laws enacted by Congress.