Who Is the Client When the Court Asks a Clinician

question 27

Multiple Choice

Who is the client when the court asks a clinician to evaluate a defendant?

• A) the judge
• B) the defendant
• C) the defense attorney
• D) the court

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Definitions:

Regressive Tax

A tax in which the average tax rate falls with income. People with higher incomes will pay a lower percentage of their income in taxes.

Neutral Tax

A tax system that is designed to have a neutral impact on the economic choices and behaviors of individuals and businesses, not favoring one decision over another.

Progressive Tax

A tax system where the rate increases as the taxable amount rises, aiming to reduce the tax burden on individuals who have a lower ability to pay.

Marginal Tax Rate

The rate at which the last dollar of a taxpayer’s income is taxed, indicating the percentage of tax applied to your income for each tax bracket in which you qualify.