Question

All of the following were part of the Populist Party's program except

a. a flat income tax—everyone pays the same rate or percentage
b. direct election of U.S. senators by the people, not by state legislatures
c. protection against consumer fraud
d. more government loans for farmers

Answer 1

a. a flat income tax—everyone pays the same rate or percentage

Answer 2

All of the following were part of the Populist Party's program except "a. a flat income tax—everyone pays the same rate or percentage," since the Populists were in favor of an income tax that was relative to a person's income.