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Simple English definitions for legal terms

poll tax

Read a random definition: Gonzalez v. Raich (2005)

A quick definition of poll tax:

A poll tax is a type of tax that the government charges people, entities, transactions, or property to get money for public needs. It can be a charge on a person's privileges, occupations, or enjoyment. A tax is not always payable in money. It can be a burden or an enforced proportional contribution from persons and property. A poll tax is a monetary charge that people have to pay to the government.

A more thorough explanation:

A poll tax is a type of tax that is imposed on individuals, regardless of their income or property ownership. It is a fixed amount that each person must pay, usually on an annual basis. The poll tax is a form of direct taxation, meaning that it is collected directly from the individual rather than through a third party.

  • In the United States, poll taxes were used in some states as a way to prevent African Americans from voting. These taxes were often set at a high amount that many people could not afford to pay, effectively disenfranchising them.
  • In the United Kingdom, a poll tax was introduced in 1989 that required every adult to pay the same amount for local government services, regardless of their income or property ownership. This tax was highly controversial and led to widespread protests.

These examples illustrate how poll taxes can be used as a tool for discrimination or can be unpopular with the general public. They also show how poll taxes are different from other types of taxes, such as income taxes or property taxes, which are based on a person's financial situation or ownership of assets.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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