Question

How did the constitution prevent the issue of taxation without representation?

Answer 1

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The Constitution addressed the issue of taxation without representation by establishing the principle of no taxation without representation. This principle was epitomized in the Declaration of Independence and was later enshrined in the Constitution through various provisions.

First, the Constitution granted Congress the power to levy taxes only with the consent of the people’s elected representatives in the House of Representatives. This meant that any new taxes or changes to existing taxes had to be approved by the House, where members were directly elected by the people.

Additionally, the Constitution required that direct taxes be apportioned among the states based on their population, ensuring that each state’s tax burden was proportional to its representation in the House.

These provisions ensured that the government could not levy taxes on the populace without their consent, and that those who were subject to taxation had a say in the decision-making process. This helped to prevent the issue of taxation without representation that had been a major grievance leading up to the American Revolution.