12 Questions
Which of the following is true about eminent domain?
Involves confiscation of prohibited commodities
What does horizontal equity require in taxation?
Consideration of the taxpayer's circumstances
What is the primary purpose of taxation according to the text?
Apportionment of government costs
Which statement accurately represents the relationship between taxation power and the Constitution?
Taxation power requires Constitutional grant
What is the significance of reciprocity in taxation as per the text?
It underscores the basis of taxation
In what situations does horizontal equity play a role in taxation?
When considering taxpayers' circumstances in tax imposition
What is the scope of taxation regarded as?
Comprehensive, plenary, unlimited, and supreme
What constitutional requirement does the text mention is violated in the absence of a law for tax collection?
Due process
Which doctrine mentioned in the text requires the government to prioritize tax collection?
Lifeblood doctrine
Can a person be imprisoned for non-payment of tax?
No, never
Which statement is true regarding the government's obligation in tax collection?
The government must prioritize tax collection as essential
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Educational purposes only
Study Notes
Eminent Domain
- Eminent domain refers to the government's power to take private property for public use.
Taxation
- Horizontal equity in taxation requires that individuals or businesses with similar circumstances and incomes be treated equally and consistently.
- The primary purpose of taxation is to generate revenue to fund public goods and services.
- The Constitution grants the government the power of taxation, and this power is not limited by the Constitution.
- Reciprocity in taxation means that one state does not tax the residents of another state without their consent.
- Horizontal equity plays a role in taxation when individuals or businesses with similar incomes and circumstances are treated equally and consistently.
- The scope of taxation is regarded as a means of redistributing wealth and funding public goods and services.
Constitutional Requirements
- In the absence of a law for tax collection, the constitutional requirement of due process is violated.
- The doctrine of necessity requires the government to prioritize tax collection.
Tax Collection and Obligations
- In some cases, a person can be imprisoned for non-payment of tax.
- The government has an obligation to collect taxes in a fair and equitable manner.
Test your knowledge of key economic concepts with these true or false statements from Chapter 1. From eminent domain to horizontal equity, see if you can differentiate between correct and incorrect statements.
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