A Tariff Can Best Be Described As

question 25

Multiple Choice

A tariff can best be described as:

• A)an excise tax on an imported good.
• B)a government payment to domestic producers to enable them to sell competitively in world markets.
• C)an excise tax on an exported good.
• D)a law which sets a limit on the amount of a good which can be imported.

---

Definitions:

Timbre

(TAM-burr) The distinctive quality of a sound that distinguishes it from other sounds of the same pitch and loudness.

Distinct Quality

A distinct quality refers to a characteristic or trait that sets something apart from others in a pronounced, clear way.

Incus

A small anvil-shaped bone in the middle ear, which plays a role in transmitting sound vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear.

Stapes

A small bone in the middle ear that plays a key role in the process of hearing by transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.