Which of the Following Is the Best Description of the U.S.tax

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best description of the U.S.tax system?

• A)The federal income tax is regressive,but sales,property,and other taxes tend to be progressive.
• B)The U.S.tax system is consistently progressive.
• C)The federal income tax is progressive,but sales,property,and other taxes tend to be regressive.
• D)The U.S.tax system is consistently regressive.

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Definitions:

Income Distribution

Income distribution describes how a nation’s total GDP is spread amongst its population, influencing the standard of living and economic inequalities.

Perfectly Equal Distribution

An ideal and theoretical state where all resources or income are distributed evenly among all members of a society.

Government-provided Job

Employment opportunities created and funded by the government, often aimed at reducing unemployment and stimulating economic activity.

Poverty Rate

The percentage of the population living below the national poverty line, often defined as the share of people with income less than a specific threshold indicating minimal living conditions.