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proportionallyprogressivelyregressively

A
proportionally
B
progressively
C
regressively
3

Under a contractionary taxation policy, the government can reduce the deficit by

i
increasing taxes.
r
reducing taxes.
i
increasing spending.
i
increasing inflation.
4

Governments collect taxes to ensure that

t
there is sufficient money to fund private businesses.
c
citizens contribute to meeting society's needs.
p
politicians get paid in a timely manner.
a
a government program exists for every need that arises.
5

Which statements best describe sales tax? Check all that apply.

A
Sales tax does not affect low-income groups.
B
Sales tax is an indirect tax levied on goods and certain services.
C
Sales tax is a type of regressive taxation.
D
Sales tax is a direct tax paid by consumers to the government.
E
Sales tax affects high-income groups.
6

sales taxtariffexcise tax

A
sales tax
B
tariff
C
excise tax
7

Which of these is most likely the US government’s aim in taxing imported goods?

A
to protect domestic businesses
B
to decrease international trade
C
to end reliance on foreign goods
D
to make US markets less desirable
8

expansionarycontractionaryproportional

A
expansionary
B
contractionary
C
proportional
9

Property taxes are usually determined based on

t
the property owner's income.
t
the amount of money invested in the property.
t
the earnings generated by the property.
t
the value of the property.
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best

r
regressive tax
i
indirect tax
d
direct tax
p
proportional tax

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