Taxes That Are a Greater Burden on Lower Incomes and Less

question 39

Multiple Choice

Taxes that are a greater burden on lower incomes and less so on higher incomes are known as

• A) flat taxes.
• B) progressive taxes.
• C) regressive taxes.
• D) nominal taxes.

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Definitions:

Interest Group Strategy

Tactics employed by organized groups to influence public policy and decision-making processes in their favor, typically through lobbying, advocacy, or campaigning.

Specialized Appeals

Advertising or communication strategies designed to target a particular segment of the population based on specific interests, demographics, or needs.

Astroturf Lobbying

A form of advocacy in which sponsors manipulate the appearance of grassroots support for their cause, hiding the true origins and funders of the campaign.

Deception

The act of misleading or deceiving someone, often to gain an advantage.