laying taxes
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What did Patrick Henry mean by saying that the General Assembly of Virginia, and only the General Assembly of Virginia had the right and the power of laying taxes upon the people of that colony?
From Stories of Later American History by Gordy, Wilbur Fisk
Taxation, the act of laying taxes, is regarded as the highest function of government.
From Elements of Civil Government by Peterman, Alexander L.
In them the Virginians declared that they were not subject to Acts of Parliament laying taxes or interfering in the internal affairs of Virginia.
From A Short History of the United States by Channing, Edward
It is not true, because the exigencies of the Union may not be susceptible of limitation, that its power of laying taxes ought to be unconfined.
From The Federalist Papers by Madison, James
Each colony in time developed its own legislature elected by the voters; it grew accustomed to making laws and laying taxes for itself.
From History of the United States by Beard, Charles A. (Charles Austin)
