1. which of the following would be an illegal form of taxation based upon the equal protection clause of the fourteenth amendment?
a. taxing cigarettes
b. taxing gasoline
c. taxing the wealthy at a higher rate
d. taxing political party members

2. adam smith's four principles of sound taxation include certainty, convenience, economy, and which other principle?
a. choice
b. equality
c. fraternity
d. liberty

3. which taxes are local governments (such as cities and counties) allowed to levy on citizens?
a. only those taxes the state allows
b. any taxes that citizens feel are fair
c. only sales taxes but never property taxes
d. only income taxes but never property txes