Which One of the Following Statements Is True

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is true?

• A) In a proportional tax system, the marginal tax rate always exceeds the average tax rate.
• B) In a proportional tax system, the average tax rate always exceeds the marginal tax rate.
• C) The U.S. Social Security tax is proportional.
• D) The U.S. Social Security tax is regressive.

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Definitions:

Glucose

An uncomplicated glucose important for energy in living systems and a building block of numerous carbohydrate forms.

Somatic Sense

The sensory systems associated with the body that include touch, temperature, pain, and proprioception (sense of position and movement).

Shoulder

The joint connecting the upper limb to the torso, comprising bones, muscles, and tendons that facilitate arm movement.

Proprioception

Proprioception is the sense of self-movement and body position, often referred to as the "sixth sense," which helps the body understand where it is in space without visual cues.