Horizontal Equity Is a Difficult Concept to Implement Because

question 110

Multiple Choice

Horizontal equity is a difficult concept to implement because

• A)it is difficult to determine how unequally unequals should be treated.
• B)it is difficult to measure ability to pay.
• C)it is difficult to determine which people are equally situated.
• D)people object to the use of absolute tax liability instead of percentage of income.

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Definitions:

Breach of Contract

The act of not executing any part of a contract, either written or oral, lacking a legitimate legal rationale.

Non Est Factum

A legal defense claiming a person signed a document without understanding its nature due to a fundamental mistake.

Duress

A situation where a person is forced or compelled to act against their will or to enter into a contract due to threats, violence, or other pressure.

Unconscionability

A legal doctrine that describes terms in a contract that are so unjust or overwhelmingly one-sided that they are deemed unenforceable.