If a sales tax is the same for all goods sold within a given area, why are sales taxes considered regressive? high-income earners avoid paying sales tax through deductions. sales taxes tend to be higher in areas with large low-income populations. sales tax disproportionately affects low-income earners. low-income earners make purchase decisions based exclusively on sales tax.

European imperialism in the 19th century was largely motivated by a desire to: o a. assert power over other parts of the world. b. end the racist policies practiced in many foreign countries. o c. defend europe from aggressive foreign armies. d. relocate ethnic and religious minorities within national borders.

What was one of the main accomplishments of louis ix? a) he was made a saint after his death b) he eliminated trials by jury. c) he called the first french parliament. d) he ended the taxation system.

John locke viewed the social contract as a choice or "consent of the governed", where the people possess the power to change government. how did thomas hobbes see the social contract? man is born in chains, but can be set free through good deeds. man is born happy, but becomes more miserable as he ages. man is born poor, but can rely on other individuals for security. man is born selfish, but can give up some freedom in return for security provided by the government.