Which of the following statements about the Texas sales tax is accurate?
A) It is explicitly prohibited by the Texas Constitution.
B) All goods and services are subject to a sales tax of 6.25 percent.
C) It is regressive.
D) The wealthy pay a higher percentage of their income in sales taxes because they tend to buy more.
E) Sales taxes are the primary source of revenue for public education.
Answer: C
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If an interest group would like to contribute money to a candidate's campaign, __________________________
A) it must make the contribution through a political action committee B) there is no limitation on the amount of money it may give C) it must first receive the approval of Congress D) it must provide an equal contribution to a candidate of the opposing party E) members of the interest group are required to vote for the candidate