A Major Cause of Political Polarization in Congress Is

question 90

Multiple Choice

A major cause of political polarization in Congress is

• A)the electoral college.
• B)gerrymandering.
• C)term limits.
• D)the line-item veto.

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Definitions:

Tax Liability

The total amount of tax owed by an individual or business entity to taxing authorities like the IRS after accounting for deductions, credits, and exemptions.

Tax Rate Structure

The system of varying tax rates that apply to different levels of income, used by governments to calculate tax liability.

Regressive

pertains to a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, meaning lower-income individuals pay a higher percentage of their income compared to higher-income individuals.

Circular 230

Regulations promulgated by the United States Treasury Department governing practice before the Internal Revenue Service by attorneys, certified public accountants, and other professionals.