The Roman Republic Was Based on the Principles and Practices

question 23

True/False

The Roman Republic was based on the principles and practices of Athenian democracy.

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Progressive Tax Rate

A tax system in which the rate of taxation increases as the taxable amount increases, applying higher rates to higher income brackets.

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Salaries

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