An area in the Constitution where states lost power and the national government's role was strengthened is the apportioning taxes.
Under the Articles of Confederation, the national government had limited authority to levy taxes. The power to tax and raise revenue primarily resided with the individual states, which often led to inconsistent and inadequate funding for the central government. This weakened the ability of the national government to carry out its functions effectively.
However, with the ratification of the Constitution, the national government's role in apportioning taxes was significantly strengthened. Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution grants Congress the power to levy and collect taxes to provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States. This shifted the authority and responsibility of taxation from the states to the federal government, consolidating power and resources at the national level.
By empowering the national government to levy and collect taxes, the Constitution aimed to address the financial shortcomings and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation. This change in taxation powers was part of broader efforts to create a stronger and more unified central government capable of effectively governing the nation.
