Since 1952,Democrats Have Generally Been a Majority of the Electorate,but

question 1

Multiple Choice

Since 1952,Democrats have generally been a majority of the electorate,but Republicans have won more presidential elections,because according to the text,_____________.

• A)polls estimating the Democrat voter population are faulty
• B)Republican party identification has changed over the years
• C)​Democrats are more likely to "defect" on the basis of candidates' attributes and the issues
• D)Democrats have failed to field candidates in some elections
• E)voters are disenchanted with the Democrats' perennial fundraising advantage over Republicans

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Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total tax base (taxable income or spending), reflecting the percentage of income paid in taxes.

Taxable Income

The amount of income that is used to calculate an individual's or a company's income tax due to the government.

Average Tax Rate

The fraction of total income that goes to taxes, calculated by dividing the total amount of taxes paid by the taxpayer's total income.

Interest Income

The income earned by an entity from its investments in interest-bearing financial assets such as bonds, loans, or savings accounts.