In authoritarian systems, the people are subjects of their government. They possess no rights that protect them from their government.

In the mid-term elections following a President's inauguration, his party tends to ___________ seats in Congress.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

Which of these statements would make the best argument for a progressive system of taxation?

a. Workers are entitled to keep the money earned by their labor. b. Efficiency and freedom are more important than equity and security. c. Government intervention in the economy inevitably leads to a loss of productivity. d. The government has a responsibility to ensure that every citizen enjoys a basic level of subsistence.