Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason Why Most

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason why most countries have estate or inheritance taxes?

• A) Because large,unearned incomes strike many people as being unfair.
• B) To raise revenue.
• C) To punish wealthy families at a time of despair.
• D) To decrease inequality.
• E) To preserve equality of opportunity.

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Population

The total number of people or inhabitants in a designated area or the total number of individuals within a species.

Slave Ships

Vessels used during the transatlantic slave trade to transport enslaved Africans to the Americas, often under brutal and inhumane conditions.

Undernourished

Lacking sufficient food or the right types of food required for health and growth.

Indigenous Peoples

Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, possessing unique cultures, languages, and traditions, and often facing issues related to sovereignty and rights.