Separation of power!
Separation of powersssss :)
No, it is not the constitution that taxes citizens, it is the government. The text of the constitution (of which ever country you are from - you did not specify) will however allow the government to tax citizens.
The first formal plan of government in the US was known as the Articles of Confederation. However, this was replaced by the constitution which governs the government.
The first formal plan of government in the US was known as the Articles of Confederation. However, this was replaced by the constitution which governs the government.
The original way was that the business was going to be regulated by the government. However the government became regulated by business.
While a Constitutional government is often a limited government, they are not always one and the same. A constitutional government contains formal documents that define its institutions and powers of the government. By that definition, the constitution is limited; however, there are clauses and changes that are often able to be made which allows the government to operate under its constitution but still be able to move.
The states were given all powers not delegated to the federal government in the Constitution. However, there are implied powers that the federal government can use.
A strict reading of the constitution would probably point to the governor-general, however realistically the Prime Minister (who isnt mentioned in the Constitution) would be the most powerful person in Government.
Basically the Constitution of Australia limits the extent to which the government can make decisions and laws. However to get a really good idea of what is involved Go to the related link( the Constitution of Australia) and read it.
Afghanistan has a Constitution that is in effect. However, the degree to which the Afghan Government operates according the parameters set forth in that document is minimal at best.
The Americans implemented the Articles of Confederation as the first form of constitution. However, this document established a very weak form of government.
The Americans implemented the Articles of Confederation as the first form of constitution. However, this document established a very weak form of government.