In the Second Half of the Nineteenth Century, the Supreme

Multiple Choice

In the second half of the nineteenth century, the Supreme Court declared congressional attempts to introduce an income tax unconstitutional because such a tax violated the constitutional __________.

A) principle of separation of powers and federalism
B) provision that the laws be faithfully executed by Congress
C) prohibition of direct taxes unless each state pay in proportion to its income
D) prohibition of the direct taking of property by government