What gives congress the power to raise taxes to fund services? a. the federal reserve bank b. the internal revenue service c. the bill of rights d. the constitution

The answer would be the Constitution. The United States Congress has the power raise taxes. This power was implemented by the United States Constitution through the rulings of the supreme court. According to Key Constitutional Grants of Powers to Congress, Article 1 Section 8, the Congress has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises to pay the debts and use it for the general welfare of the country. This means that the Congress has the power over financial and budget matters, including imposing and raising taxes.

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