The US Constitution: All About Debt & Taxes

The US Constitution, including all 27 amendments, is only about 7,000 words long, but countless books and court opinions have been written to try to explain its meaning.  This example website content provides an easy to understand analysis of the Federal Government's constitutional powers to impose taxes and to incur debt.  It enables the viewer either to limit themselves to a high level summary or to drill down as far as they want into the details.  Included are...

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Fancy visuals that lack substance are no substitute for useful information, but endless text and a poorly designed layout make it difficult and time consuming for a visitor to find what they are looking for.  Chances are they will look elsewhere if you don't make it as easy and as interesting for them as possible.

Good information analysis and graphic design can take even a text heavy subject like the US Constitution and make it easier to read and comprehend. 

The text of all of the clauses  in the Constitution that pertain to the government’s power to incur debt and impose taxes, plus an explanation of how each clause is interpreted today in light of historic context and Supreme Court rulings. 

The entire text of the US Constitution, including all 27 amendments, with the clauses pertaining to debt and taxes highlighted.

A summary of everything the Constitution has to say about debt and taxes and why the Framers thought each of these powers needed to be included.  Plus a look at how the size of the Federal Debt and Federal Tax rate have changed relative to the nation’s economy since the Constitution was written.