-The Table Above Shows Three Taxpayers, Their Incomes, and Taxes

Multiple Choice

-The table above shows three taxpayers, their incomes, and taxes owed. The data reflect a ________ income tax system because people pay ________.

A) proportional; the same proportion of their income as taxes regardless of their level of income.
B) regressive; a larger portion of their income as taxes as income increases
C) flat-rate; the same AMOUNT of taxes regardless of their income
D) progressive; a smaller portion of their income as taxes as income increases
E) negative; a smaller portion of their income as taxes as income increases