Judge Robin Banks Is a Federal Magistrate Who Was Appointed

question 8

True/False

Judge Robin Banks is a federal magistrate who was appointed by the president and approved by the senate. Judge Banks engages in a number of questionable activities and members of the news media and federal legislators begin to question whether Robin is suited for the job. Because federal judges are appointed, Robin does not have to stand for election, can serve for life and so there is no way to remove Robin from the position.

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Definitions:

Excise Tax

A specific tax levied on the sale of a particular good or service, often included in the price of products like gasoline, alcohol, and tobacco.

Ability-To-Pay

A principle of taxation that suggests taxes should be levied based on the taxpayer's ability to bear the financial burden.

Regressive Tax

A tax that takes a smaller share of the income of high-income taxpayers than of low-income taxpayers.

Progressive Tax

A tax that takes a larger share of the income of high-income taxpayers than of low-income taxpayers.