Discrimination in Recruiting, Hiring, Advancement, and Firing Is Illegal Under

question 38

Multiple Choice

Discrimination in recruiting, hiring, advancement, and firing is illegal under federal law and prosecuted by the _____.

• A) OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
• B) EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
• C) AFL/CIO (American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations)
• D) FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

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Definitions:

Horizontal Equity

The principle of tax fairness that states individuals with similar income and ability to pay should be taxed at the same rate.

Federal Income Tax

A tax levied by the federal government on the annual income of individuals, corporations, trusts, and other legal entities.

Regressive Tax

A tax system where the tax rate decreases as the taxable amount increases, imposing a heavier burden on lower-income individuals.

Proportional Tax

A tax system where the tax rate is fixed and applied uniformly to all taxpayers, regardless of income level.