____________________ Is the Tendency of Perceivers to Protect Themselves Against

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Short Answer

____________________ is the tendency of perceivers to protect themselves against ideas, objects, or people that are threatening.

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Definitions:

Tax System

The comprehensive set of laws and regulations governing the collection of taxes by the government from individuals and businesses.

Average Tax Rate

Total taxes paid divided by total income

Taxable Income

The amount of income used to determine how much tax an individual or a company owes to the government in a given tax year.

Lump-Sum Taxes

Taxes with a fixed amount, not dependent on the taxpayer's income level or economic activity, making them neither progressive nor regressive.