Fiscal Policy: Taxes Answers

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If expansionary taxation policies encourage growth, are they always appropriate to implement?

N
No, government services could encourage growth but other practices could be more effective based on the economic situation.
Y
Yes, the private sector can easily and affordably replace all services and facilities cut by the government.
N
No, the government is capable of providing many but not all services individuals and businesses need.
Y
Yes, the government will still ensure that individuals and businesses continue to receive all necessary services.
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Governments collect taxes to ensure that

t
there is sufficient money to fund private businesses.
c
citizens contribute to meeting society's needs.
p
politicians get paid in a timely manner.
a
a government program exists for every need that arises.
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proportionallyprogressivelyregressively

A
proportionally
B
progressively
C
regressively
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This graph shows US government revenue and expenditures between 1980 and 2010.

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T
The government spends less than it receives year over year.
T
The government should produce more money to cover spending.
T
The government on average spends more than it collects.
T
The government needs to lower taxes to cover spending.
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What gives the US government the power to collect taxes?

A
the Constitution
B
laws passed by Congress
C
an executive order
D
common law
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How is an excise tax different from a sales tax?

A
An excise tax is not deductible.
A
An excise tax applies to specific products.
A
An excise tax applies only to imported goods.
A
An excise tax is an indirect tax.
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best

r
regressive tax
i
indirect tax
d
direct tax
p
proportional tax
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Under a contractionary taxation policy, the government can reduce the deficit by

i
increasing taxes.
r
reducing taxes.
i
increasing spending.
i
increasing inflation.
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Property taxes are usually determined based on

t
the property owner's income.
t
the amount of money invested in the property.
t
the earnings generated by the property.
t
the value of the property.
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A sales tax is a type of

p
progressive tax.
i
indirect tax.
p
proportional tax.
d
direct tax.

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