Which statement is true of sin taxes in Texas?
a. They are regressive taxes that burden the poor.
b. Cigarette taxes in Texas are the lowest in the country.
c. Adult entertainment establishments charge a pole tax.
d. Alcoholic beverage taxes always decrease during a recession.
Answer: C
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A. outbreak of World War I B. Great Depression of the 1930s C. outbreak of World War II D. relative stability between the two superpowers during the Cold War
Which of the following instances best exemplifies the "free rider" problem?
A. citizens who enjoy the benefits of a democratic system without actively participating in the democratic process B. incumbent political officials who exploit the privileges of their office to give themselves an advantage over their rivals C. advocacy groups that pursue political goals through traditionally nonpolitical means D. prominent citizens who use their political connections to lobby for legislation that benefits them personally E. unqualified candidates who are elected primarily because they share a ticket with a more prominent and popular candidate
Which worldview raises the most serious concerns about whether or not democracy exists in the United States today?
a. federalism b. elitism c. totalitarianism d. pluralism
What was the Swedish sociologist Gunnar Myrdal referring to when he spoke of "America's dilemma"?
A. Affluence B. Race relations C. Corporate dominance D. Political ignorance E. Economic disparities