AnswersRKAA- Second Semester Civics and Citizenship 0.5 NewFollow the Money: Local Budgets

Follow the Money: Local Budgets Answers

13 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

How do state governments promote the general welfare of citizens?

A
by providing higher education funding
B
by providing garbage pickup services
C
by providing community recreation centers
D
by providing local emergency services
2
Free Preview

Read the scenario. Sandra identified a problem in her community and researched how a community garden could help solve the problem. She created an outline and transferred her research and cost estimates to a multimedia presentation. Now she is working on the aesthetics of the presentation.

A
the look or visual appeal of each slide
B
the accuracy of the contents on each slide
C
the presentation’s list of sources
D
the presentation’s argument
3

What is a budget?

A
a plan for how money is spent
B
the income collected by the government
C
a public service provided by the government
D
laws the government passes related to finances
4

Which is an example of a public service?

A
private school
B
grocery store
C
gas station
D
fire department
5

What is necessary when estimating costs for a proposal?

A
talking to local residents
B
identifying a community issue
C
using reliable sources
D
finding reasons for a project
6

Read the scenario.The citizens of Woodsville voted to approve a local tax increase so that their city government could develop a community park for residents, who could use it cost-free for exercise and gatherings.

A
The city of Woodsville has spent more funds than it has collected.
B
The city of Woodsville does not provide any public goods or services.
C
The city of Woodsville has a balanced budget requirement.
D
The city of Woodsville does not receive state or federal funds.
7

Review the chart.

Question illustration
A
fees
B
sales taxes
C
federal funds
D
property taxes
8

Read the scenario.Sandra has identified an issue in her community and thinks that her idea for a community garden will solve the problem.

A
plan and write her proposal
B
present her idea to the city council
C
ask the city council for funding
D
do research and estimate costs
9

Read the scenario. The city council has invited citizens to present proposals at the next city council meeting for projects that address important issues in the community. Sandra is a 10th grade student who would like to turn an empty lot in her neighborhood into a community garden.

A
Present her proposal to the community.
B
Figure out how much her project will cost.
C
Identify the community issue her project will address.
D
Research the issue and talk to people in the community.
10

What is a balanced budget requirement?

A
a rule that a government’s spending can’t be more than its revenue
B
a rule that a government’s budget must be approved by both parties
C
a rule that a government’s revenue must come exclusively from taxes
D
a rule that a government’s goods and services must be voted on by the people
11

Which element should be included in a multimedia presentation making an argument for a proposal?

A
different slide formats
B
lots of information on each slide
C
jokes to entertain the audience
D
complicated font styles
12

What should be included in the introduction of a multimedia presentation that makes an argument for a proposal?

A
a breakdown of the costs involved in the proposal
B
objections to the proposal by some community members
C
an overview that explains the issue and why it is important
D
a list of projects city council members have recently approved
13

In which part of a multimedia presentation is the proposal restated with a summary of each reason?

A
title page
B
introduction
C
body
D
conclusion

Did you find these answers helpful?

More from this Course

Quiz
39 verified answers

Civil Discourse

Quiz
23 verified answers

Influence of Mass Media

Quiz
19 verified answers

Media Literacy: Social Media