How did the Constitution prevent the issue of taxation without representation?

Question

A. by putting the House of Representatives in charge of the allocation of government funding.
B. by having a set budget and never changing it
C. by allowing citizens to vote directly on how to fund the government.
D. by setting aside funds specifically for executive departments and agencies.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. by putting the House of Representatives in charge of the allocation of government funding.

The Constitution established that all revenue-raising bills must originate in the House of Representatives, which is directly elected by the people. This structure was designed to address the concerns about "taxation without representation" that were prevalent during the colonial period. By requiring that the people's representatives in the House initiate tax legislation, the Constitution aimed to ensure that the government would remain accountable to its citizens.