A sales tax is an example of a(n) __________________, as lower income families pay a greater proportion of their income in taxes, even though the rate is the same for the poor and the rich.
a. regressive tax policy
b. progressive tax policy
c. adaptive tax policy
d. flat tax policy
a. regressive tax policy
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A local journalist who files occasional reports is called a __________.
A. newsie B. stringer C. muckraker D. leader
Definitions of justice:
a. almost always make reference to victims rights b. mostly refer to the debate about tort reform c. rarely say anything about values d. differ dramatically depending on the purpose of the advocate
A local radio station sold air time to a candidate who was running for office. This candidate's rival was told by the radio station it would not in turn sell radio time to the rival. Which statement best describes the options the rival has for dealing with the radio station's refusal?
A. Sue the station under the National Ant-Bias Act. B. Sue the radio station under the Doctrine of Media Fairness. C. Sue the radio station under the Fairness Doctrine. D. There is not much the rival can do, because radio stations are privately owned and can refuse service to anybody under the Doctrine of Freedom of the Press.
Which of the following characterizes a crosscutting mandate?
a. It carries punishments if not fully complied with. b. It transforms an entitlement to a block grant. c. It comes with less stringent federal administrative conditions. d. It faces the least restrictions on use.