Which Statement Best Describes the Tax Burden in the United

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the tax burden in the United States?

• A)It is lower than it is in most other democratic nations.
• B)It is about the same as it is in most other democratic nations.
• C)It is slightly higher than it is in most other democratic nations.
• D)It is much higher than it is in most other democratic nations.
• E)It has fluctuated considerably,but just about always remained higher than in most other democratic nations.

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