Which of the Following Is Not One of the Three

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the three most powerful committees of the House of Representatives?

• A) Rules
• B) Ways and Means
• C) Foreign Affairs
• D) Appropriations

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Definitions:

Tax Base

The total amount of assets or income that can be taxed by a government, serving as a critical element for determining tax rates and revenue.

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.

Wages

Payment to an employee from an employer for the labor or services performed, typically calculated on an hourly, daily, or piecework basis.

Salaries

Fixed regular payments made by an employer to an employee, typically expressed as an annual sum and taxed as ordinary income.