In __________ Societies, a Steady Source of Food Becomes Available

question 149

Multiple Choice

In __________ societies, a steady source of food becomes available. People are able to grow their own food because of hand tools, such as the digging stick and the hoe.

• A)horticultural
• B)agrarian
• C)industrial
• D)pastoral

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Definitions:

Excise Taxes

Taxes imposed on specific goods, such as tobacco and alcohol, either as a fixed amount per unit or as a percentage of the price.

Regressive

Relating to a tax system that disproportionately impacts those with lower incomes, or to policies that may reverse political or social progress.

Regressive Tax

A tax imposed in such a way that the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, disproportionately affecting lower-income individuals.

Payroll Tax

Levies charged on employers or workers, typically based on a proportion of the wages that staff receive from their employers.