A Certain State Legislature Is Considering an Increase in the State

question 89

Multiple Choice

A certain state legislature is considering an increase in the state gasoline tax.Representative Campbell argues that an increase in the gasoline tax would harm low-income drivers disproportionately.Representative Richards responds by saying that low-income drivers own smaller cars that use less gasoline,and that low-income drivers therefore would not be harmed disproportionately.

• A)Representative Campbell's argument is based primarily on efficiency,while Representative Richards' argument is based primarily on equality.
• B)Representative Campbell's argument is based primarily on equality,while Representative Richards' argument is based primarily on efficiency.
• C)Both representatives' arguments are based primarily on efficiency.
• D)Both representatives' arguments are based primarily on equality.

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