Statement I: a Progressive Tax Places a Heavier Burden on the Rich

question 287

Multiple Choice

Statement I: A progressive tax places a heavier burden on the rich than on the poor.
Statement II: The Social Security tax is more regressive than the federal personal income tax.

• A)Statement I is true and statement II is false.
• B)Statement II is true and statement I is false.
• C)Both statements are true.
• D)Both statements are false.

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