Ratified in 1913, the 16th Amendment granted Congress the power to levy a federal income tax without apportioning it among states. It is used to fund government operations, infrastructure, and social programs. Benefits extend to the general public through services like national defense, healthcare, and education, funded by progressive tax rates.
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