Unit 3: Rights, Responsibilities, and Duties of Citizenship

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In this tax structure you pay a greater percentage of the value of the tax base as that value increases. Our Federal Income Tax is paid in this manner.

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Progressive Tax

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In this tax structure a single tax rate (percentage) is applied to all levels of income. Some states use this as structure for State Income tax, and our FICA taxes are collected in this way.

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Proportional or Flat Tax

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In this tax structure a single tax rate (percentage) is applied to all levels of income, however, a smaller percentage of income is used to cover the tax as your income increases. An example of this would be sales tax or even tolls for roads/bridges.

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Regressive Tax

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Coach Russo pays a tax each year of $3500 that is based off the value of his family's home. Which type of tax is he paying?

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Property Tax

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In the US, Taxes are levied (imposed & collected) by

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Federal, State, and Local Governments

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Where does the largest share of federal tax revenue come from? Options: Corporate taxes, General sales taxes, Individual income taxes, Property taxes

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Individual income taxes

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When you purchase a new pair of sneakers valued at $150, but are required to pay $158.50 at the register because there is a tax on the item, which type of tax have you paid?

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General sales taxes

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Which of the following refers to an excise tax that is meant to discourage the purchase of goods that do not promote consumers’ health? Exercise tax, Luxury tax, Sin tax, User tax

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Sin tax

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Which of the following is the single largest federal expenditure? national defense, Social Security, interest, Medicare

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Social Security

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How can my dad vote while out of the state and country?

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request and complete an absentee ballot