Members of Societies That Undergo Modernization Must Shift Their Allegiance

question 77

Multiple Choice

Members of societies that undergo modernization must shift their allegiance from traditional authorities to newer authorities,such as

• A)government officials.
• B)parents.
• C)priests.
• D)peers.

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

At the individual level, a tax whose average tax rate decreases as the taxpayer’s income increases. At the national level, a tax for which the average tax rate (= tax revenue/GDP) falls as GDP rises.

Income Groups

Categories of individuals or households segmented by income levels, often used for statistical analysis and policy design.

Proportional Tax

At the individual level, a tax whose average tax rate remains constant as the taxpayer’s income increases or decreases. At the national level, a tax for which the average tax rate (= tax revenue/GDP) remains constant as GDP rises or falls.

Benefits-received Principle

The concept that the amount of taxes an individual pays should be directly proportional to the level of benefits or services they receive from the government.