The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts
and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United
States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout
the United States;
- Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 of the Constitution of the United States
This passage from the Constitution supports which of the following
statements?
O All national taxes must be devoted to providing for the common defense.
O A national tax may be used to benefit a particular group or interest if Congress
so chooses
O No tax of any kind can exceed a certain maximum limit set by Congress.