Which of the Following Statements Is True

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true ?

• A) Sales, excise, and flat-rate taxes violate the ability-to-pay principle of taxation fairness because each results in a smaller dollar burden on the poor than the rich.
• B) Government failure may occur if voters are rationally ignorant.
• C) Special-interest group political pressure results only from programs for which benefits outweigh costs.
• D) Majority-rule voting and benefit-cost analysis result in the same projects being undertaken.

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Definitions:

Minority Group

A sociological group that is differentiated from others in the same society by cultural, national, racial, religious, or linguistic traits and is often subjected to differential treatment.

Social Power

The capacity to influence, control, or manipulate the behavior, emotions, or thoughts of others within a social context, often tied to one's position, resources, or relationships.

Multicultural Model

A framework that encourages the recognition, respect, and incorporation of diverse cultural backgrounds within a society.

Minority/Majority Relations

The interactions and relationships between groups of smaller and larger proportions within a population, often focusing on issues of power, discrimination, and social justice.