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Striking a BALANCE
between the state powers
and the peoples rights!
POLICE POWER
Limitations:
POWER OF TAXATION
Entity Who May Exercise: Generally, the legislative but also law
making bodies of Local Government Units.
Taxes are enforced proportional contributions from person and
property levied by the lawmaking body of the State by virtue of
its sovereignty for the support of the government and all public
needs.
Limitations :
1. Tax must be for public purpose
2. Tax must be uniform and progressive
3. The person or property must be within the jurisdiction of
taxing authority.
Point of
Comparison
Purpose
Effect
POWER OF EMINENT
DOMAIN
To promote general welfare For Public use
POLICE POWER
POWER OF TAXATION
To raise revenue
Money contributed
becomes part of the public
funds
Compensation
Property (Ownership)