Question

multiple choice: identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question. use the e - text on savvas or classroom text. make sure you use capital letters, put them in the blank on the left, dont circle!

1. read the following:

the right of citizens of the united states to vote in any primary or other election for president or vice president, for electors for president or vice president, or for senator or representative in congress, shall not be denied or abridged by the united states or any state by reason of failure to pay any poll tax or other tax.
—24th amendment to the constitution of the united states
according to the 24th amendment, it is illegal to
a. vote in national elections without having paid the proper taxes.
b. use tax revenues to pay for national elections.
c. require payment of a tax in order to vote in national elections.
d. require people to pay a tax if they fail to vote in national elections.

1. which type of tax takes a higher percentage of income from poorer people than from wealthier people?

a. regressive
b. progressive
c. excise
d. proportional

1. in this illustration, approximately what share of taxable income does the highest earner actually pay in taxes?

a. 15 percent
b. 24 percent
c. 25 percent
d. 30 percent
put all answers in the lefthand blank, using capital letters (dont circle or underline). not doing so will get it marked

Explanation:

1. The 24th Amendment clearly states that the right to vote should not be denied due to failure to pay poll or other taxes. So it is illegal to require payment of a tax to vote in national elections (Option C).
2. A regressive tax takes a higher percentage of income from poorer people. For example, a sales - tax (a type of regressive tax) takes a larger proportion of a low - income earner's income if they spend most of their income on taxable goods.
3. For the highest earner with an income of $100,000 and a tax payment of $23,750, the tax percentage is calculated as \(\frac{23750}{100000}\times100 = 23.75\%\approx24\%\) (Option B).

Answer:

1. C
2. A
3. B