Question

Which is a power granted to the federal government under Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution?

power to collect taxes from citizens and states
power to create a national education system
power to name a state governor in times of emergencies
power to call for elections to replace the leader of Congress

Answer 1

power to collect taxes from citizens and states

Step-by-step explanation:

Article I, Section 8 gives Congress the power to "lay and collect taxes, duties, imports, and excises." The Constitution allows Congress to tax in order to "provide for the common defense and general welfare."