A Tax Is Said to Be Progressive If

question 100

Multiple Choice

A tax is said to be progressive if

• A)the absolute size of the tax (in dollars)increases as income increases
• B)the wealthy pay a smaller percentage of their income than the poor
• C)the average tax rate falls as income rises
• D)the proportion of income paid as taxes increases as income increases
• E)the proceeds are used to pay for liberal political programs

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Definitions:

Glottis

Vocal apparatus; includes vocal folds and the cleft between them.

Vocal Folds

Also known as vocal cords, these are mucous membrane folds in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound for speech and singing.

Vestibular Folds

Folds of mucous membrane situated above the vocal cords in the larynx, also known as false vocal cords.

Larynx

The voice box, located in the throat, which contains the vocal cords and is involved in breathing, producing sound, and protecting the trachea.