The distribution of income within the borders of a hypothetical country has begun troubling members of Congress. Specifically, the members of Congress are concerned that a very small minority commands a large portion of the country's total GDP. Which of the following methods might the government use to redistribute income from the high-income earners to lower-income earners?(1 point)

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food stamps
food stamps

government-provided housing
government-provided housing

Social Security payments
Social Security payments

progressive tax

Answer 1

The method that the government might use to redistribute income from high-income earners to lower-income earners is the progressive tax.

A progressive tax system imposes higher tax rates on higher income brackets, which can help reduce income inequality by collecting more revenue from those who can afford to pay more and using that revenue to fund programs that benefit lower-income individuals.

The other options mentioned, such as food stamps, government-provided housing, and Social Security payments, are also forms of assistance but do not specifically address income redistribution in the same direct manner as a progressive tax system.