Chapter 1 Quiz

The power to protect citizens and provide for safety and welfare of society.

Body of rules and maxims in accordance with which the powers of sovereignty are habitually exercised.

Laws enacted and established by the will of the legislative department of the government.

It is often referred to as the supreme of fundamental law of the land because all other laws must conform to it.

That body of laws which codifies all national tax laws including income, estate, gift, exercise, stamp and other taxes.

A tax on foreign exchange design to curb the excessive demands upon our international reserves.

It is the basis in determining the legality of all-governmental actions and decisions.

A schedule or list of rates, duties or taxes imposed on imported goods.

Refers to the place of taxation, or the state or political unit which has jurisdiction to impose tax over its inhabitants.

The transfer of tax burden to another.