Although the Primary Purpose of a Tax System Is to Raise

question 115

Essay

Although the primary purpose of a tax system is to raise revenue, Congress uses the federal tax system for other purposes as well. Describe the other ways in which Congress uses the federal tax system. Be specific.

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Definitions:

Edge Effects

The changes in population or community structures that occur at the boundary of two or more habitats, often affecting biodiversity and ecological dynamics.

Diversity

The presence of a wide range of variation in qualities or attributes within a group or environment.

Biodiversity

Total number of species, the variability of their genes, and the communities in which they live.

Species Diversity

A measure of the variety of species present in a particular ecosystem, including both the number of different species and their relative abundance.