The Sixteenth Amendment gives Congress the power to enact a federal income tax on any source without these taxes being apportioned among the states based on their populations, which are reported by the census or enumeration.

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**Think Further Questions
1. What are some benefits and drawbacks of an unapportioned federal income tax?
2. How is the Sixteenth Amendment relevant to modern society? Consider discussions being had about federal income taxes in the U.S. today.
3. Do you think the Sixteenth Amendment should be repealed? Why or why not?

**Contents
00:00 - The Passage
01:49 - Amendment Text
01:59 - Interpretation
02:12 - Major Court Cases
04:02 - Controversies
05:06 - Why Care?

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