Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) An individual's right to privacy is absolute.
• B) Determining and enforcing privacy regulations can be difficult.
• C) An individual's right to privacy supersedes the needs of society.
• D) Advances in information technologies have not affected individual privacy.
• E) The Internet has increased individuals' privacy.

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax

Places greater burden on those with best ability to pay and little or no burden on the poor (for example, federal personal income tax).

Proportional Tax

A tax whose burden falls equally among the rich, the middle class, and the poor.

Regressive Tax

A taxation system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, leading to a higher tax burden on lower-income individuals relative to higher-income individuals.

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.