Leah Gains Access to Government Records and Alters Certain Dates

question 25

Multiple Choice

Leah gains access to government records and alters certain dates and amounts in her favor.This is

• A)embezzlement.
• B)forgery.
• C)larceny.
• D)no crime.

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Definitions:

Tax Policy

Refers to the principles and proposals governments use to design and implement taxes, affecting economic behavior, distribution of income, and fund public expenditures.

Income Quintile

A statistical measure dividing the population into five equal groups according to their income level to analyze economic inequality.

Lump-Sum Tax

A tax that is a fixed amount, not varying with the taxpayer’s income level or expenditure, making it independent of the taxpayer’s behavior.

Excise Tax

An excise tax is a tax charged on specific goods and services, such as gasoline, cigarettes, and alcohol, typically to discourage their use or generate revenue.