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Activity
Georgia State University

Georgia State University: Semantic Constitution

For Students 9th - 10th
A review of the U.S. Constitution is presented by topics and concepts. A full list of topics gives an alphabetical listing, that when clicked, provides the actual text.
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Primary
US Government Publishing Office

U.s. Government Publishing Office: Constitution of the United States of America: 16th Amendment Income Tax [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Read this text of the 16th Amendment, followed by the history of the Amendment and an analysis. (PDF)
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Handout
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Income Tax Law: An Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of resources for understanding income tax law, including its roots in the Constitution, federal and state statutes and regulations, judicial decisions, and links to the websites of government and tax agencies.
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Primary
Cornell University

Cornell University: Law School: Constitution of the u.s.

For Students 9th - 10th
The Constitution of the United States is provided by the Legal Information Institute of Cornell University of Law.
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Handout
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Sixteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
Text of the 16th Amendment accompanied by an explanation. Site includes links to related resources.
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Interactive
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Classroom: Federal Taxation

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this interactive timeline documenting the history of federal taxation in the United States.
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Activity
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Tax Day (April 15, 1913)

For Students 3rd - 8th
How did this day come to be the national day for taxes being due? What is it for? To find out the answers to these and other questions, visit this site from the Library of Congress.
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: Annotation 2: Sixteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource describes the different types of income that are taxable by the government based on numerous court cases in which definitions of the 16th amendment Corporation Tax Act of 1909 were applied.
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Handout
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Annotation 1: Sixteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides the background of the 16th Amendment, which established a federal income tax.
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Activity
Thomson Reuters

Find Law: u.s. Constitution: Sixteenth Amendment

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a detailed overview of the 16th amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Content includes a focus on income tax, the history and purpose of the amendment, and the incomes subject to taxation.
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Article
Bankrate

Bankrate: Are Taxes Voluntary?

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides a commentary on whether paying taxes is voluntary or required. Good information, especially for younger taxpayers. (2001)