Question

question 14 of 24
read the following claim:

a flat tax will ensure that all americans contributes their
fair share, whether they make a little or a lot of income.

which of these would provide the strongest counterclaim?

○ a. the flat tax is unfairly oppressive to the poor, who spend a larger
percentage of their income on necessities.
○ b. citizens are already taxed too much and, therefore, all taxes
should be eliminated.
○ c. a flat tax means that everyone pays the same percentage, no
matter how much taxable income they earn.
○ d. any major change to the tax code, such as instituting a flat tax, will
assuredly lead to endless red tape and confusion.

Explanation:

Answer:

A. The flat tax is unfairly oppressive to the poor, who spend a larger percentage of their income on necessities.