The custom of senatorial courtesy is not observed with Supreme Court nominees

Which of the following statements regarding the revenue structure of Texas is incorrect?

a. Businesses pay about fifteen percent of the total tax revenue. b. The general sales tax in Texas is assessed at 6.25 percent on goods and services. c. Texas has one of the most regressive tax structures in the nation. d. Heavy reliance on sales taxes gives Texas a very elastic revenue structure. e. The tax system puts an undue burden on those least able to pay.

Why might even a period of prosperity bring about revolution?

A) When people move in and out of poverty, they have no hope for the future, and so see nothing to lose in rebelling. B) When things improve for the wealthy, they start imagining an even better future. No longer content with their already luxurious lot, they want improvement faster than even a growing economy can deliver. C) When things improve for the poor, they realize just how bad they've had it and their anger is unleashed. D) When things improve for the poor, people start imagining a better future, and no longer content with their lot, they want improvement faster than even a growing economy can deliver.