Margaret was issued a $150 speeding ticket. This is:
A. a tax because payment is required by law.
B. a tax because the payment is not related to any specific benefit received from the government agency collecting the ticket.
C. a tax because it is imposed by a government agency.
D. not a tax because it is considered a fine intended to punish illegal behavior.
E. not a tax because Margaret could have avoided payment if she did not speed.
Answer: D
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