Which of the Following Issues That Arose During the Constitutional

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following issues that arose during the Constitutional Convention was the most explosive, causing divisiveness between the North and the South?

• A)The political rights of women
• B)The federal government's role in business
• C)The size of the military
• D)The future of slavery and its political implications
• E)How to add new territories to the union

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Definitions:

Federal Excise Tax

A tax imposed by the federal government on the sale of specific goods and services, such as tobacco and alcohol.

Benefits-received Principle

A taxation theory suggesting that individuals should pay taxes in proportion to the benefits they receive from government services.

Taxation

A process by which governments finance their expenditure by imposing charges on citizens and corporate entities.

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a manner that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, disproportionately impacting those with lower incomes.