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lb_gilbert

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A tax levy whose burden weighs more heavily on low-income groups than wealthy taxpayers is what type of tax?
 
  a) benefits tax
  b) progressive tax
  c) inelastic tax
  d) regressive tax
  e) proportional tax

Question 2

Which of the following state taxes is less important now than it was 20 years ago?
 
  a) excise taxes
  b) franchise tax
  c) general sales tax
  d) severance tax
  e) personal income tax



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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