Question

How did the Constitution address the issues of taxation that were created by the Articles of Confederation?(1 point)
Responses

It gave Congress the authority to impose taxes on individuals and the states.
It gave Congress the authority to impose taxes on individuals and the states.

It gave Congress shared power with the states on issues of levying taxes.
It gave Congress shared power with the states on issues of levying taxes.

It allowed Congress the ability to oversee state created taxes with approval.
It allowed Congress the ability to oversee state created taxes with approval.

It allowed the states to retain power with little input from Congress.

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The correct response is:

**It gave Congress the authority to impose taxes on individuals and the states.**

This change was made to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation, under which the federal government had no power to tax, leading to financial difficulties and inability to pay debts. The Constitution granted Congress the power to levy taxes directly.