Why was passage of the 16th amendment instituting the modern federal income tax important?
O it raised revenue to pay for progressive initiatives which today are represented by entitlement programs, consuming more than half of government expenditures.
O for the first time, the federal government had a steady stream of revenue and was able to create agencies, such as the food and drug administration.
O the amendment was passed so that the department of defense would have adequate funding.
O none of these
