Legislative Power in Taxation
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What is the purpose of a license fee compared to tax?

  • To regulate (correct)
  • To provide essential services
  • To finance public goods and services
  • To raise revenue

Which principle states that tax revenue should exceed government revenue/expenditures?

  • Inherent Necessary
  • Fiscal Adequacy (correct)
  • Administrative Feasibility
  • Theoretical Justice

What is the object of a license fee?

  • Right to exercise a privilege (correct)
  • Product, income, activity
  • Persons, property, exercise of a right or privilege
  • Money owed between private parties

How does debt differ from tax as mentioned in the text?

<p>Debt is owed to the government, while tax is money owed between private parties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of toll fees discussed in the text?

<p>A user fee and fixed charge for a privilege (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which power has the authority to prevail when contracts do not meet the welfare of the people?

<p>Police Power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is legislative power essential in the context of taxation?

<p>To ensure that taxes are non-negotiable grants from the people. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of taxation, what is the significance of the statement 'Power to tax is the power to destroy'?

<p>It highlights the potential impact of taxation on individuals or entities. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key requirement for a tax law in terms of tax administration delegation to the executive?

<p>It must specify which agency will implement the tax law. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the 'Withholding System' mentioned in the text?

<p>A process where employers deduct taxes from employees' salaries before paying them. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of 'Final Withholding Tax' as explained in the text?

<p>Ensuring that certain types of income are taxed at the point of payment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the text suggest taxes can be paid through senior discounts?

<p>By giving senior citizens a percentage reduction in their total tax owed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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