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The first tax imposed on American citizens was by order of the British Parliament. These taxes were imposed to help the economy of Great Britain following the financial devastation that was left after the French and Indian War.
Probably not, Taxes are normally also used to help the poor (who do not pay tax). So taxes are also supporting the services other citizens get from their government.
The 15th Amendment was controversial when it first appeared and angered many citizens. They felt that they were know second class citizens to minorities.
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 battle at bunker hill was caused because of the unfair taxes
Citizens have to pay taxes.
Through taxation. We pay taxes on income, things we buy and a certain amount included in the price of gasoline is also a tax.
The French and Indian war caused taxes for the colonists by Britain.
Citizens are expected to pay their taxes. Taxes are an obligatory responsibly because we have to pay for government and infrastructure.
There is Income taxes, sales taxes, property taxes and school taxes but probably much more than that.
Today? Yes, as all cities have taxes. In ancient Rome, however, Roman citizens were not taxed, only the non-citizens in the provinces.
Citizens must pay taxes and must collect taxes.
Citizens must pay taxes and must collect taxes.
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Low income citizens cannot afford to pay the poll taxes. If they don't pay poll taxes, they can't vote. Incidentally, poll taxes have been outlawed in the United States.
You could say that US citizens pay taxes to support the government. You might also say that US citizens pay taxes because they wish to receive the various services which the government performs for them. Or, you could say that US citizens pay taxes to avoid being arrested for tax evasion. There are lots of ways of looking at it.
To obey and pay taxes.