Explain the difference between progressive and regressive taxes. Would we be better served by simply employing a flat tax across the board?
What will be an ideal response?
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Writs of certiorari ______.
A. force the justices to take a hard, strategic look at petitions before promoting them, so political strategy is an important consideration B. provide the Supreme Court with an opportunity to consider cases but a majority of justices must agree to hear the case argued C. can only be read by the justices to protect confidential information so justices generally do not accept writs of certiorari D. usually mean that once the Court has decided to hear a case there is a clear majority for reaching a decision
Economists suggest that non-democratic governments hinder economic development as ________
A. the leaders are answerable to the general public and fear political consequences B. the insulation of the leaders from the general public reduces accountability and increases corruption C. the governments are relatively more insulated from demands of interest groups, lobbies, and the private sector D. the leaders have limited ability to radically alter the structure of property relations E. the general public has the right to demand resources from the state
The president is named the commander in chief of the armed forces by the _____
A) Chief Justice B) Constitution C) Senate D) Supreme Court judge E) Department of State
Which state has the most state legislators?
a. California b. New York c. Texas d. New Hampshire