Joe Earns $10,000 in Income and Pays $1,000 in Taxes

question 94

Multiple Choice

Joe earns $10,000 in income and pays $1,000 in taxes while Jack earns $30,000 and pays $4,000 in taxes. The structure of this tax is:

• A)progressive.
• B)proportional.
• C)regressive.
• D)a head tax.

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience; unfavourable feelings or attitudes towards individuals based on their membership in a particular group.

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitudes towards others, often stemming from anger or antagonism.

Central Route

A path of persuasion that involves careful and thoughtful consideration of the arguments presented.

Peripheral Route

A method of persuasion that relies on superficial cues rather than the substantive quality of the argument.