List four ways in which the government's power to tax is limited

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Delilah Mclean

Social Studies

7 February, 10:27

List four ways in which the government's power to tax is limited

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Andy · Answer 1

The constitution gives the government the power to collect taxes. However, the governments power to tax is limited by four ways which are:

1 - Cannot tax exports

2 - Must be for general welfare of the population and common defense of the country

3 - Prohibits congress from imposing taxes unless divided by population

4 - Not for individuals