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Mr3Hunna

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According to Jefferson, a government's legitimacy can be traced to the ability to protect the freedoms of the individual and how it conforms to the will of the majority.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Progressive income taxation means that
 
  a. those with higher incomes pay a higher percentage of tax.
  b. all citizens pay the same amount in taxes regardless of income.
  c. taxes on investments that generate additional revenue is higher than those on income.
  d. those with higher incomes pay a lower percentage of tax.
  e. taxes increase as governmental spending increases.



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Answer to Question 1

True

Answer to Question 2

a



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