The U.S. federal income-tax structure is designed so that
a. all citizens pay a flat marginal tax rate.
b. the marginal tax rate generally rises with income.
c. the average tax rate falls as income rises.
d. all citizens pay a flat average tax rate.
Answer: b. the marginal tax rate generally rises with income.
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