You Are a Supreme Court Justice Whose Greatest Hero Is

question 77

Essay

You are a Supreme Court justice whose greatest hero is Antonin Scalia, and who is certain if your liberal colleagues had their way, every aspect of American life would be decided by the Courts. In order to convince the interpretationists on the Court that they should abandon their liberal ways, you must write a letter to them, defending your beliefs from an ethical standpoint and why they should approach the Constitution from your perspective.

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a way that the tax rate decreases as the amount subject to taxation increases, burdening lower-income individuals relatively more than higher-income ones.

Direct Tax

Taxes paid directly to the government by the taxpayer, such as income tax.

Indirect Tax

A tax collected by an intermediary (like a retailer) from the person who bears the ultimate economic burden of the tax (like the consumer). Examples include sales tax and VAT (Value Added Tax).

Fiscal Year

A 12-month period used for accounting purposes and preparing financial statements that may or may not align with the calendar year.