Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 398

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The U.S. federal government collected a higher percentage of income in taxes in the early 1900s than in the early 2000s.
• B) The U.S. federal government collects a higher percentage of income in taxes than many European countries, including France and Germany.
• C) The U.S. federal government collects a lower percentage of income in taxes than many developing countries, including Mexico and India.
• D) The U.S. federal government collects a similar percentage of income in taxes as Brazil and Japan.

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Definitions:

Palatine Tonsils

Lymphatic tissue located on either side of the throat that helps defend the body against infection by trapping pathogens.

Abdominal Cavities

Regions within the abdomen that house major organs, divided primarily into the peritoneal cavity, pelvic cavity, and retroperitoneal space.

Red Pulp

Reddish brown substance of the spleen consisting of venous sinuses and the tissues intervening between them, called pulp cords.

White Pulp

A lymphoid tissue in the spleen involved in producing and maturing immune cells, particularly lymphocytes.