According to Survey Data

question 47

Multiple Choice

According to survey data,

• A)Americans prefer money as the primary form of welfare assistance.
• B)most Americans believe that welfare recipients could get along without assistance if they tried.
• C)Americans prefer government jobs through government programs as the primary form of welfare assistance.
• D)the vast majority of Americans believe there should be absolutely no government services for the poor of any kind.
• E)None of these answers is correct.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Equity

A principle in taxation that asserts that individuals with the same income or resources should pay the same amount in taxes.

Vertical Equity

A principle in tax policy that states taxpayers with a greater ability to pay should contribute more in taxes.

Small Economy

Refers to an economy with a relatively limited size in terms of population, output, and market activity, often more susceptible to external economic influences.

Horizontal Equity

A principle in taxation and welfare distribution that posits individuals with similar income or ability to pay should be treated equally.