Tax policies are thought to be ________ if the burden mostly falls on wealthy individuals and ________ if the less fortunate carry the bulk of the burden.

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Progressive tax policies are ones where the burden falls more heavily on those with higher incomes, while regressive tax policies are ones where the less fortunate carry a larger proportion of the burden. Choice A correctly identifies these definitions. Choices C, D, and E include terms that are not related to tax policy, making them incorrect.

Tax Policies Are Thought to Be ________ If the Burden