Statement I: Most Americans pay more in Social Security tax than in personal income tax.
Statement II: A tax on cigarettes is more regressive than a tax on long distance phone calls.

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Statement I is true because for many Americans, especially those with lower incomes, the Social Security tax represents a larger portion of their income than the personal income tax. Statement II is true because a tax on cigarettes disproportionately affects lower-income individuals, who are more likely to smoke, making it more regressive than a tax on long-distance phone calls, which are more likely to be made by individuals with higher incomes.

Statement I: Most Americans Pay More in Social Security Tax