Explain the difference between flat and progressive income taxes. Which do you think is the fairer tax?

What will be an ideal response?

An ideal response will:
1, Define the difference between progressive and flat taxes.Progressive taxes allow people who make less to pay less, proportionately, than the wealthy; flat taxes stay at the same rate for everyone.
2, Make an argument for fairness in relation to progressive or flat taxes.

Political Science

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Which kind of party system would be most likely to help

improve opportunities for individuals with low capabilities? a. well-organized, disciplined parties that articulate clear programs and appeal mainly to very poor people b. well-organized, disciplined parties that articulate clear programs and appeal to a broad coalition of voters c. parties based on patronage d. a two-party system

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Which of the following is an example of "groupthink" that might occur in a university setting?

a. The leaders of the student government trying to do what they think is most popular. b. The members of a fraternity all accepting that athletics are more important than academics. c. A group of students protesting against an increase in tuition and fees done without student input. d. The professors largely accepting the idea that their main purpose is to prepare students to think for themselves.

Political Science