Question

what step did the colonists take to make sure that they would never be taxed without representation in the new united states?
a. no one could be forced to keep soldiers in their home during peacetime.
b. only congress, as representatives of the people, could levy taxes.
c. they designed a system of checks and balances for their new federal government.
d. they created a bill of rights that granted citizens freedom of speech.

Explanation:

The principle of "no taxation without representation" means that taxes should be levied by representatives of the people. Congress is elected by the people and represents them. Option A is about quartering soldiers, Option C is about the system of government, and Option D is about freedom of speech. Only Option B directly relates to the idea of representation in taxation.

Answer:

B. Only Congress, as representatives of the people, could levy taxes.