When colonists shouted, "No taxation without representation," they were denying Parliament's power to
A) legislate for the colonies in any matter whatsoever.
B) levy revenue-raising taxes on the colonies.
C) enforce the old Navigation Laws.
D) regulate trade in the empire.
E) choose colonial legislators who would pass taxes.

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The colonists were specifically protesting against Parliament's ability to levy taxes on them without their having representatives in Parliament to voice their interests.

When Colonists Shouted, "No Taxation Without Representation," They Were Denying