Suppose Fairness Is Defined as Those with the Highest Incomes

question 8

Multiple Choice

Suppose fairness is defined as those with the highest incomes can afford to pay a greater proportion of their income in taxes. Then which of the following taxation systems would be consistent with this notion of fairness?

• A) A true flax tax.
• B) A flat sales tax on consumption purchases.
• C) A progressive tax on income.
• D) A fixed federal tax of $5,000 that everyone pays regardless of income status.

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Definitions:

Calcium

A chemical element vital for bodily functions, including bone formation, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.

Epiphyseal Plate

A layer of cartilage located at the end of long bones that is responsible for the longitudinal growth of bones during childhood and adolescence.

Bone Growth

Bone growth refers to the process by which bones increase in size, including lengthening during childhood and adolescence and changing in density and strength throughout life.

Epiphysis

The end part of a long bone, which is initially separated from the main bone by a growth plate, but later fuses with it.