The regulation of interstate and foreign commerce by the U.S. Congress is an example of a(n)
A) delegated power.
B) implied power.
C) inherent power.
D) reserved power.
Q. 2Declining marginal propensity to consume means
A) as income increases, spending increases proportionately.
B) as income increases, a smaller percentage is spent on consumer goods.
C) as income increases, a larger percentage is spent on consumer goods.
D) as income decreases, spending remains constant as a percentage of income.
Q. 3The powers of the national government that are specifically stated in the U.S. Constitution are referred to as
A) delegated powers.
B) implied powers.
C) inherent powers.
D) reserved powers.
Q. 4Tax rates that place more of a burden on low- and middle-income taxpayers than on wealthier ones are called
A) marginal propensity tax rates.
B) progressive tax rates.
C) regressive tax rates.
D) nonreformist taxes.
Q. 5Which most accurately describes the relationship between state constitutions and the U.S. Constitution?
A) State constitutions prevail over the U.S. Constitution.
B) The U.S. constitution can be modified by changes in state constitutions and vice versa.
C) The U.S. constitution prevails over state constitutions.
D) None of these choices are true.
Q. 6What percentage of Americans pays no income taxes at all?
A) 15
B) 25
C) 40
D) 60
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