A tax graduated so that people with higher incomes pay a larger fraction of their income than people with lower incomes is called a _______________ tax.

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A tax that is graduated, meaning it increases as income increases, is called a progressive tax. This type of tax is designed to be more fair and place a greater burden on those with higher incomes, who are perceived to have a greater ability to pay. A regressive tax would be the opposite, where people with lower incomes pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes, while a flat tax would be the same percentage for everyone regardless of income. The term "Republican" is not relevant to tax classification.

A Tax Graduated So That People with Higher Incomes Pay