A Tax Levied on a Specific Good or Service Is

question 87

Multiple Choice

A tax levied on a specific good or service is called:

• A) a property tax.
• B) an excise tax.
• C) a VAT tax.
• D) a tax incidence.

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Definitions:

American Shores

A phrase denoting the coasts of the United States, often used in discussions about immigration and exploration.

Chesapeake Affair

A significant diplomatic conflict in 1807 between the United Kingdom and the United States, arising from the British navy's attack on the American ship USS Chesapeake.

Embargo Act

Historical legislation aimed at prohibiting trade between a specific country and others, often used as a tool of foreign policy.

American Merchant

A term referring to individuals or businesses engaged in the trade or commerce of goods, services, or commodities in the United States.