The wealthy perpetuate their wealthy by using money and influence to resist taxation that would redistribute wealth. Which of these taxes have been affected by this influence according to the text?

a. Sales tax
b. Death tax
c. Estate tax
d. Luxury tax


b. Death tax
c. Estate tax

Sociology

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Governments have long used __________ to regulate the markets in such a way that helps domestic firms gain a competitive market edge within their own borders.

A) no-import or export policies (NEP) B) neoliberal economic policies (NEP) C) important-selected industry (ISI) policies D) import-substituting industrialization (ISI) policies

Sociology

In Native American communities, an “elder” (as opposed to “an older person”) is defined by his or her

a. chronological age. b. biological age. c. value to the community. d. genetic age.

Sociology

__________ is the degree to which the political system is receptive or resistant to political action

a. Resource mobilization b. The political opportunity structure c. The precipitating factor d. The cohesive factor

Sociology