__________________________ are forms of communication, such as newspapers and television, which transmit information to large numbers of people.

Mass media

Public opinion

Propaganda

Testimonials

A tax that takes a larger percentage of income from high-income groups is a(n) ___________.

regressive tax

progressive tax

property tax

excise tax

One of a lobbyist’s responsibilities includes ___________.

supplying lawmakers with information

asking members of Congress to sponsor bills

arguing in support of bills

All of the above.

The tax on money people leave behind after their death is the ___________.

gift tax

estate tax

property tax

excise tax

An individual’s earnings determine how much he or she pays in ___________.

property tax

progressive tax

income tax

regressive tax

__________________________ propaganda is used to fool people without letting them know that its purpose is to influence their views.

Revealed

Concealed

Testimonials

Name-calling

A __________________________ is a certificate stating that the government has borrowed a certain sum of money from the owner.

tax

fee

fine

bond