Although the Primary Purpose of a Tax System Is to Raise

question 115

Essay

Although the primary purpose of a tax system is to raise revenue, Congress uses the federal tax system for other purposes as well. Describe the other ways in which Congress uses the federal tax system. Be specific.

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Definitions:

Panathenaic Procession

An ancient Athenian festival celebrating the birthday of the goddess Athena, featuring a grand procession to the Acropolis.

Contrapposto

An art term that describes a human figure standing with most of its weight on one foot so that its shoulders and arms twist off-axis from the hips and legs, giving the body a more dynamic and relaxed appearance.

Doryphoros

Greek, “spear bearer.”

Kritios Boy

An ancient Greek sculpture from around 480 BC, considered one of the earliest known examples of classical contrapposto pose.