If You Were an Official in the Democratic Party in a State

question 72

Multiple Choice

If you were an official in the Democratic Party in a state that typically goes Republican,you might be in favor of changing the election system to __________.

• A)winner-take-all
• B)single-member representation
• C)straight election
• D)proportional representation

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases, placing a larger burden on those who have the ability to pay more.

Federal Income Tax

A charge imposed by the US federal government on the yearly income of persons, companies, trusts, and various legal bodies.

Excise Tax

A tax on the sale or consumption of a specific product or service, often levied at the point of manufacture or sale.

Taxable Income

is the amount of income used to calculate how much tax an individual or a company owes to the government in a given tax year.