Between 1950 and 1973 There Was a Reduction in Income

question 130

Multiple Choice

Between 1950 and 1973 there was a reduction in income inequality. This was in part due to the federal government's progressive income tax policy. In practice, how did this policy work?

• A) Income tax was paid depending on the age of the person.
• B) Voters paid higher taxes than nonvoters.
• C) All citizens paid an equal sum.
• D) Wealthy Americans paid higher taxes than others.
• E) Immigrants paid higher taxes than citizens.

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