__________ are structured such that higher-income individuals pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes

a. Income taxes
b. Progressive taxes
c. Payroll taxes
d. Regressive taxes


d

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________ is the word used to describe those born in New Spain or Mexico, from Spanish parents, who resented the privileges of Spanish-born elites

A. Creoles B. Pidgins C. Criollos D. Mestizos E. Africans

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In what two instances may the government regulate display or distribution of sexual materials?

a. Advertisements and television programs b. Child pornography and advertisements c. Child pornography and cost of publication d. Zoning of sexual entertainment and child pornography e. Zoning of sexual entertainment and cost of publication

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Which of the following actions by Andrew Jackson contributed to a late-stage fulfillment of Jefferson's "Revolution of 1800"?

A. encouraging states to grant presidential elector votes based on popular vote B. eliminating the Electoral College C. reducing the capacity of the Supreme Court to override popular legislation D. establishing the direct election of senators E. strengthening the power of the presidential veto

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Two-party systems tend to

A) ?be the only guarantee of a truly stable democratic system. B) characterize most modern democratic political systems. C) ?be authoritarian. D) promote citizens' ability to replace government leaders. E) provide political stability.

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