Interest Groups

question 20

Multiple Choice

Interest groups

• A) have equal resources to influence legislation.
• B) possess different combinations of resources to use in the policymaking process.
• C) always begin as social movements.
• D) are always comprised of members who have high social status.
• E) All of the above are true.

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Definitions:

Indirect Taxes

Taxes levied on goods and services rather than on income or profits, such as sales tax or value-added tax (VAT).

Corporate Income Tax

A tax imposed on the net income (profit) of corporations, calculated as a percentage of their net income.

Social Security Tax

is a tax levied on both employers and employees to fund the Social Security program, which provides benefits to retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors.

Regressive Tax

Falls more heavily on the poor than on the rich; for example, Social Security tax.