How does the constitution have the power to tax
Delegated
delegated
reserved
Delegated
Federal government
concurrent
Power to set state taxes.
Federal government
First, the people are represented by Senators and Congressmen. Second, the question of whether or not the Constitution gave the Federal Government too much power is debatable. The constitution mainly provides for the organization of the Branches of Government and restrictions on its power. The Federal Government tends to assume the power to give the people what it assumes they want. The Federal Government has gained power over the years. It is debatable what powers the constitution gave the Federal Government.
The powers of the Federal government delineated in the US Constitution, give the federal government its duty to enforce Federal laws granted to it by the Constitution. If the powers not mentioned to belong to the Federal government, are left to the States.
Both the 10th and 16th Ammendments to the US Constitution give the Federal Government power of State Governments.
The articles of confederation.