1. Does a progressive tax system by itself guarantee that resources will be redistributed from the rich to the poor? Explain. Is the tax system in the United States progressive, regressive, or proportional? Does the tax-spending system in the United States redistribute resources from higher-income earners to lower-income earners? Explain.

2. In three paragraphs wrlte the understanding of progressive, regressive and proportional tax along with choosing one State, Federal or Local tax and explain why it fits into one of the categories and why?

3. Define ability to payandbenefits received and provide examples in two paragraphs.