... ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court. It took eighteen years for the sixteenth amendment to be passed allowing Congress to raise the tax. In this example the constitution clearly is a hindrance to a progressive measure. However, a crucial factor to remember with regards to taxation issues is that American political culture is antagonistic towards increasing the scope of government, especially with regards to ... ...

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