The fact that the tax code in the United States is more advantageous to wealthy citizens than that of almost any other Western nation supports the claim that:
A) Americans strongly reject the ideal of popular sovereignty
B) Americans strongly endorse the ideal of equality of opportunity
C) Americans generally tolerate economic inequality
D) Americans vehemently oppose all forms of inequality
E) Americans believe in majority rule with minority rights

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The fact that the tax code in the United States is more advantageous to wealthy citizens suggests that Americans generally tolerate economic inequality. This does not necessarily mean that Americans vehemently oppose all forms of inequality or reject the ideal of popular sovereignty, and while many Americans may endorse the ideal of equality of opportunity, the tax code does not necessarily reflect this value. The answer of E (Americans believe in majority rule with minority rights) is not directly related to the issue of the tax code and is therefore less relevant.

The Fact That the Tax Code in the United States