In What Way Might a Ruler Lose the "Mandate of Heaven

question 29

Multiple Choice

In what way might a ruler lose the "mandate of heaven"?

• A)Adultery or incest.
• B)Failing to personally lead his armies in battle.
• C)Failing to stop invaders.
• D)Excessive taxation.
• E)Disrespect to mandarins.

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Definitions:

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate of tax applied to the next dollar of taxable income, which increases in brackets as income rises.

Proportional Income Tax

A tax system where the rate of taxation is the same for all taxpayers, regardless of income level.

Regressive Income Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxpayer's income increases, placing a higher relative burden on lower-income earners.