The Equal Rights Amendment

question 3

Multiple Choice

The Equal Rights Amendment

• A) stated that equality of rights under the law could not be abridged on account of sex.
• B) was revived by second-wave feminists and was expected to arouse controversy, given its lack of support among a majority of congressional Republicans.
• C) had originally been proposed in 1970 by members of NOW.
• D) mandated that women had to surrender maternity leave.
• E) would have resulted in the abolition of Planned Parenthood.

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Excise Tax

A tax charged on specific goods, such as alcohol and tobacco, usually imposed to discourage certain behaviors or generate revenue.

Tax Burden

The distribution of tax payments among individuals or groups, often discussed in the context of equity and fairness.

Deadweight Loss

It represents the loss of economic efficiency when the equilibrium for a good or a service is not achieved or is not achievable.

Excise Tax

A tax directly levied on certain goods, services, or activities, such as tobacco, alcohol, or fuel, usually to discourage their use or generate revenue.