Since the Terrorist Attacks of September 11,2001,the Federal Aviation Agency

question 12

Multiple Choice

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001,the Federal Aviation Agency has added a small security fee to every airplane ticket purchased.This is an example of:

• A)the benefits principle of tax fairness.
• B)a lump-sum tax.
• C)the ability-to-pay principle of tax fairness.
• D)a profits tax.

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Definitions:

Pressure

A physical condition referring to the force per unit area applied on a surface, or psychologically, the feeling of stress or urgency induced by external or internal demands.

Gestalt Law

A principle in psychology that proposes the human mind perceives objects as whole and complete rather than a collection of parts, emphasizing patterns and configurations in visual processing.

Proximity

The physical or psychological closeness between people, which can influence attraction and relationships.

Figure-Ground Reversal

A type of visual perception wherein the figure (object of focus) and the background (surrounding area) can be alternately perceived, often used in the study of visual illusions.