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The Poll, (Capitation, Head, Direct), tax was/is discriminatory because it is a tax levied directly on the person. A wealthy person could easily afford it where a poor person could barely afford it and many times would lose their homes because of it.
Adam Smith a Scottish author, wrote of this in his book "Wealth of Nations". He explained it so well that the Founders of the American Colonies used his thoughts to govern their country.
Later when the framers of America's U.S. Constitution got together in Philadelphia to work on a new document to help protect and strengthen the now United States of America, they took quotes right out of his book and placed them in the U.S. Constitution. Quotes such as 'direct taxes shall be apportioned' and (indirect taxes) 'all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform'.
This is important because it limits the amount of 'power' the main (federal) seat of government has over the people.
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What is a tax on voters?
In the constitution, Tax on voters is called Poll tax
What kind of tax is a poll tax?
A Poll tax is a direct tax. A poll tax, head tax, or capitation is a tax of a uniform, fixed amount per individual (as opposed to a percentage of income).
Who made poll tax?
Benjamin Franklin was the first who had started the poll tax
What was poll tax during Reconstruction?
The poll tax was proof that tax payments were made. Poll taxes were required in many Southern states in order to vote.
What does End of poll tax mean?
When the time for ending the poll tax comes for the year.
What is a poll tax?
discriminatory
Is it legal to charge certain voters a poll tax?
No, because it excludes poor people from exercising their right to. Only charging certain people has a discriminatory effect.
Why did the southern states use a poll tax?
Southern states used the poll tax as a way to disenfranchise African American voters by requiring them to pay a fee in order to vote. This discriminatory practice was used to suppress minority voting rights and maintain white supremacy in the region.
What tax was outlawed by the 24th amendment?
the Poll tax
What is a tax on voters?
In the constitution, Tax on voters is called Poll tax
What kind of tax is a poll tax?
A Poll tax is a direct tax. A poll tax, head tax, or capitation is a tax of a uniform, fixed amount per individual (as opposed to a percentage of income).
What term refers to a tax that people have to pay before being allowed to vote?
A fixed tax to be paid before a person could vote was and is called a poll tax. Because it is a fixed amount per person, it could also be called a Head Tax.
What is poll tax?
The poll tax, a capital tax levied equally on every adult in the community.
Who made poll tax?
Benjamin Franklin was the first who had started the poll tax
When did Poll Tax Riots happen?
Poll Tax Riots happened in 1990.
What was poll tax during Reconstruction?
The poll tax was proof that tax payments were made. Poll taxes were required in many Southern states in order to vote.
How does poll tax work?
Poll tax works by the PMs and MPs. They decide how much money the poll tax is, in terms of working and doing other jobs.
