I believe the most important Enumerated Power listed in Article I, Section 8 involves the ability of Congress to impose taxes. I believe this is crucial because previous to this section, the United States had no ability to levy taxes. And during this time period, our economy greatly suffered because we had to sufficient income. With the creation of Article I, Section 8, Congress was able to levy taxes and therefore a stable supply of funds was established for our government to use for the common good. Without this supply, the United States would likely struggle to support military force, unable to fund public programs, and possibly even create even larger debts to other nations. (Edwards 78).
I agree that the most important enumerated power listed in Article 1, Section 8 is the ability of Congress to impose taxes. Without this, the United States would fall further into debt more quickly and not enough money would be raised to support programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
I would argue that the most important enumerated power listed in Article I, Section 8 would be the power to declare war. This power lies solely with Congress, which is comprised of 535 voting members elected by the people of the United States. This proves to be a power too great for the president or any small group of people. Declaring war can put lives in danger and risk attack on your own country. It can be very expensive, but can also stimulate the economy.
While the ability to declare proves to be an important enumerated power, without the power to levy taxes, there would not be sufficient funding for our country to support a military, especially during times of war when costs increase greatly. The power to levy taxes broadens the scope of what the government can do.
I agree with Jessica. It is important to tax because without it, we would be in greater debt than we are today. When the Constitution was created, the country was already in great debt from the military Post-Revolutionary War era. And without taxing, we wouldn't be able to have today such as public funding, Medicare, Medicaid, and education
I believe the most important Enumerated Power listed in Article I, Section 8 involves the ability of Congress to impose taxes. I believe this is crucial because previous to this section, the United States had no ability to levy taxes. And during this time period, our economy greatly suffered because we had to sufficient income. With the creation of Article I, Section 8, Congress was able to levy taxes and therefore a stable supply of funds was established for our government to use for the common good. Without this supply, the United States would likely struggle to support military force, unable to fund public programs, and possibly even create even larger debts to other nations. (Edwards 78).
ReplyDeleteI agree that the most important enumerated power listed in Article 1, Section 8 is the ability of Congress to impose taxes. Without this, the United States would fall further into debt more quickly and not enough money would be raised to support programs such as Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid.
ReplyDeleteI would argue that the most important enumerated power listed in Article I, Section 8 would be the power to declare war. This power lies solely with Congress, which is comprised of 535 voting members elected by the people of the United States. This proves to be a power too great for the president or any small group of people. Declaring war can put lives in danger and risk attack on your own country. It can be very expensive, but can also stimulate the economy.
DeleteWhile the ability to declare proves to be an important enumerated power, without the power to levy taxes, there would not be sufficient funding for our country to support a military, especially during times of war when costs increase greatly. The power to levy taxes broadens the scope of what the government can do.
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DeleteI agree with Jessica. It is important to tax because without it, we would be in greater debt than we are today. When the Constitution was created, the country was already in great debt from the military Post-Revolutionary War era. And without taxing, we wouldn't be able to have today such as public funding, Medicare, Medicaid, and education
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