The American income tax system is regressive.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

The American income tax system is progressive—meaning that as a person earns more income, he or she pays a higher tax rate on the additional income earned. See 15-4: Economic Policy and Taxes

Political Science

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Germany is called a ____________ because of the important role political parties play in shaping state policy

a. party democracy b. party oligarchy c. party federation d. party republic e. party commonwealth

Political Science

The main objective of the reform movement was to eliminate the machine corruption and pursue policies in the "public interest."

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Political Science

Which of the following is consistent with a merit-based system?

a. the governor appointing campaign supporters to boards b. agencies hiring technical employees based on their education c. campaign workers filling staff positions after the election d. contracts being awarded to fundraisers e. high-level appointments being reserved for party activists

Political Science

Since 1910, how many members are elected to the House of Representatives?

a. 100 b. 350 c. 435 d. 450

Political Science