The term "progressive tax system" means that
A) income tax rates and payments in proportion to income increase over time
B) tax rates reflect the preferences of political progressives
C) tax rates and payments in proportion to income increase as income increases
D) tax rates and payments in proportion income increase as income increases
Answer: C) tax rates and payments in proportion to income increase as income increases
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Public support for involvement in a war typically __________.
A. starts low and increases over the long run B. starts high and decreases over the long run C. starts high and continues to remain high D. does not affect the popularity ratings of a country's leader
Which of the following statements accurately characterizes environmentalism in the United States?
a. Environmentalists' demands have only been partially satisfied. b. Environmentalists have gained ground through the formation of new political parties. c. Environmentalists' concerns have been incorporated into both major parties' platforms. d. Environmentalists have been consistently ignored by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Which of the following are ?NOT now required by the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and its subsequent amendments?
A) The abolition of literacy tests in voter registration. B) A formula for determining which jurisdictions need preclearance from the U.S. Department of Justice. C) Some jurisdictions must use bilingual ballots and other election materials. D) States must provide some form of absentee or early voting.
The technique used to encourage the respondent to think a bit or add more information rather than just provide an off-the-cuff answer is called
a. Pulling b. Proscribing c. Probing d. Pushing