Cards in this guide (21)
What does the due process clause require of taxes
That they be imposed and administered fairly
In a strong mayor form of government who holds the executive power
The property tax is not popular with state and local governments because it is so unstable
What kind of duties are fulfilled when a governor calls the state House of Representatives and Senate into a special session
What type of tax is the chief source of income for local governments today
An election won by over fifty percent is what type of a win
What type of property is a property tax levied on
Real
also known as direct tax
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Property taxes in most states in the United States are levied on
real property (land and improvements to land, like structures) and
personal property (non-real estate, like business equipment or
automobiles). Certain types of property, or the owners of such
property, may qualify for assessment and/or tax abatements,
deferrals, or exemptions.
Property tax may be levied on what type of property
Who acts as the banker of the county
Caveat emptor means that the producer will be protected against fraudulent business practices but must protect the consumer
Social security payments may be paid to dependent surviving children until they are 18
Social security payments may be made to dependent children until
they are 18.
true
All policies that impede the flow of goods from one country to another are eliminated
Free trade involves eliminating policies that impede the flow of
goods from one country to another. These ambitions have been met
with much opposition and support.
A regressive tax means that a larger percentage of taxable income is taken in taxes and taxable income decreases
A progressive tax means that as taxable income increases the percentage of income paid on taxes also increases
Starvation illness and unemployment during the depression motivated the creation of the social security program
A sales tax on gasoline is and example of what type of tax
A sales tax on gasoline is an example of sales tax.
Taxes imposed on the total assessed value of the shares of stock in a business
Charges made on the recording registering and transfer of documents such as mortgages and deeds
Charges made for the recording, registering, and transfer of
documents such as mortgages and deeds are called recording
fees.
What kind of personal property includes such as stocks bonds and mortgages
What is fees that permit permit persons to engage in a business occupation or activity
Do counties have the power to supervise and maintain roads
