The Constitution gives the federal government the authority to levy taxes. It does not prohibit the states from levying taxes, so they retain that power. This means that taxation is an example of what type of power?

A.

legislative

B.

divergent

C.

concurrent

D.

executive

Legislative.

Explanation:

1) divergent and concurrent aren't types of power or part of the branch of government.

2) The excetuive branch is where the president lies because he is the most important branch

3) Leaving legislative as your only option because it allows the state to control some things on their means.