Taxation

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Power by which the sovereign state raises revenue to defray the necessary expenses of the government

taxation

Taxation imposes a levy upon _________, __________, __________, and ___________

income, property, goods, services

The power of taxation can be exercised by the state even if the power is not provided in the constitution

inherent power

Theory: taxation is the life and strength of the government

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Theory: existence of the government is a necessity

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Taxation and Government Revenue

  • The power of taxation allows a sovereign state to raise revenue to cover the necessary expenses of the government
  • Taxation imposes a levy on citizens, businesses, properties, and transactions
  • The power of taxation can be exercised by the state even if it is not explicitly stated in the constitution
  • The theory behind taxation is that it is the life and strength of the government
  • The existence of the government is considered a necessity

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