Which of the Following U

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following U.S. taxes is the most consistent with the ability-to-pay principle?

• A) The excise tax on gasoline.
• B) The federal income tax.
• C) State sales taxes.
• D) The Social Security payroll tax.

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Buffet-Style Religiosity

An approach to faith characterized by picking and choosing religious beliefs and practices according to personal preferences.

Personal Spirituality

An individual's own set of beliefs, practices, and experiences related to a sense of connection to something greater than oneself.

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A person who believes that nothing is known or can be known of the existence or nature of God or of anything beyond material phenomena.

No Religious Affiliation

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