South African Women, Having Played a Leadership Role in Opposing

question 17

Multiple Choice

South African women, having played a leadership role in opposing apartheid in South Africa, __________________ in the new government.

• A) were barred from participation
• B) received a quota of seats
• C) found it nearly impossible to be included
• D) were offered only figurehead positions

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Definitions:

Social Security Tax

A tax imposed on both employers and employees used to fund the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivorship benefits.

Wage-Base Limitation

A wage-base limitation refers to the maximum amount of earnings that is taxed for certain social services, such as Social Security, beyond which earnings are no longer subject to the tax.

Regressive

A term typically used to describe a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, placing a heavier burden on lower-income individuals.

Wages and Salary

Compensation received by employees for their labor, typically paid as hourly wages or annual salaries.