The City of Granby, Colorado, Recently Enacted a 1

question 98

Multiple Choice

The city of Granby, Colorado, recently enacted a 1.5 percent surcharge on vacation cabin rentals that will fund the city's new elementary school. This surcharge is an example of _____.

• A)a sin tax to discourage undesirable behavior
• B)a government fine
• C)an earmarked tax
• D)a sin tax to discourage undesirable behavior and an earmarked tax
• E)None of the choices are correct

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Definitions:

Merton's Strain Theory

A sociological theory that explains deviance in terms of the pressure individuals feel to achieve socially accepted goals by legitimate means.

Deviance

Actions or behaviors that violate societal norms or regulations, which can result in disapproval from the majority of society.

Consensus Crimes

These are offenses that are widely regarded by society as being morally unacceptable or reprehensible, such as murder or theft.

Homicide

The act of one human being killing another, either lawfully (such as self-defense) or unlawfully (murder or manslaughter).