Which of the Following Is a Likely Consequence of Lower

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a likely consequence of lower rates of contraceptive use among African American women?

• A) The African American population has the lowest rates of abortion.
• B) There has been an increase in the rates of unintended childbearing in the African American population.
• C) The effect of marriage squeeze is found to be lowest in the African American population.
• D) There has been an increase in the number of married couples in the African American population.

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Definitions:

Progressive

Referring to a tax system in which the tax rate increases as the taxable amount increases, leading to higher earners paying a higher percentage of their income in taxes.

Regressive

A term often used to describe a tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, effectively placing a greater burden on those with lower incomes.

Benefits-Received Principle

An approach to funding public goods and services where payments are made by those who benefit from them, matching payment to benefit received.

Tax System

The organized method by which a government collects taxes from its citizens and businesses to fund public services and infrastructure.