According to the English Bill of Rights, parliament has the ability to tax citizens.
Further Explanation:
The English Bill of Rights was created in the 1680's in order to establish what rights belonged to the citizens and what rights belonged to the government. This Bill of Rights divided power among different branches of the British government.
In this case, the parliament (the body responsible for making laws) received the ability to implement taxes on citizens. Even though the parliament was the body responsible for implementing taxes, all of the members of this branch were chosen by the British citizens. This ensured that British citizens had power and influence in their government.
This idea of being represented in the parliament was an idea that the British passed on to their colonists in North America. Ultimately, this idea of taxation and representation would be at the center of the American Revolution.
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Key Details:
Topic: British History, American History
Grade Level: 7-12
Keywords: English Bill of Rights, parliament, separation of powers
