A tax whose effective rate on an individual's income increases as that person's income rises is a ________
A) flat tax
B) progressive tax
C) regressive tax
D) distributive tax
E) tariff
B
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In states with caucuses, __________.
a. delegates are chosen through general election of a candidate. b. party leaders select delegates according to their own candidates preferences. c. the state legislature selects the state's delegates to the national conventions. d. candidates appoint supporters to serve as delegates. e. supporters of candidates try to get elected as delegates through a pyramid of meetings.
In which case did the Supreme Court void laws against married couples using birth control?
A. Brandenburg v. Ohio B. Gideon v. Wainwright C. Griswold v. Connecticut D. Powell v. Alabama E. Schenck v. United States
Which of the following statements is true of Texas when Santa Anna was president of Mexico?
a. Texas followed a democratic system of government. b. The Tejanos fought the Anglos for superiority in ruling. c. Mexico introduced tough immigration policies under Santa Anna. d. The Texas Revolution started, and the Mexican army was defeated.
A major complaint by critics of interest groups is that the benefits these groups obtain are not in the general public interest.Which of the following is a reason for this criticism?
A. They allow only wealthy and influential people to join their groups. B. There is a lack of funds for the development of interest groups. C. They cannot directly influence public policy. D. They are considered undemocratic by political scientists. E. There is anenthusiasm gap between supporters and opponents of any given subsidy.