5. when did the irs come into existence, and why?

answer: in july 1862

explanation: during the american civil war, president abraham lincoln and congress passed the revenue act of 1862, creating the office of commissioner of internal revenue and enacting a temporary income tax to pay war expenses. the revenue act of 1862 was passed as an emergency and temporary war-time tax.

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the colonists had their reasons for creating a weak central (federal) government under the articles of confederation. not only did they create a weak federal government, they restricted the powers of the state governors because they were so concerned about the leaders abusing their power.

counter-terrorism incorporates the practice, military tactics, techniques, and strategy that government, military, law enforcement, business, and intelligence agencies use to combat or prevent terrorism.

basically prevent, pursue, protect, and prepare, google it if you need more info