If a Community Wants to Develop Programs to Help At-Risk

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a community wants to develop programs to help at-risk youths, an important component to include in the program would be

• A) intensive individualized attention.
• B) strong academic support.
• C) community role models.
• D) tactics to "scare teens straight."

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Definitions:

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate remains constant regardless of the amount subject to tax.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual earnings of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Medicare Taxes

Taxes withheld from income to fund Medicare, the United States' federal healthcare program for individuals aged 65 and older and some younger people with disabilities.

Marginal Tax Rates

The rate of tax applied to your last dollar of income, representing what percentage of any additional earned income will be taken as tax.