Which of the following Amendments greatly altered the balance of power in favor of the national government, in order to protect freed slaves from state governments?

a. The Eighth Amendment
b. The Twelfth Amendment
c. The Fourteenth Amendment
d. The Sixteenth Amendment

c. The Fourteenth Amendment

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The Ways and Means Committee handles tax bills in the House

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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