Why do states charge taxes and fees?

state charge taxes and fees because of the development of the state for ex- Bridges you can see and road construction are made and done because of taxes only

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male citizens in athens could vote on all the decisions that affected the city and serve on juries. however, democracy was not open to everyone. citizen women and children were not allowed to vote. slaves and foreigners living in athens (known as metics) were banned from participating in government.