The Government's Budget — Quiz

Question 1

Which type of tax is due on April 15th of each year?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

income

Question 2

Police and fire funds are mostly funded by which budget?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

city

Question 3

Which is an example of a city raising revenue for a specific need?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A new tax is approved to pay for fire services.

Question 4

What responsibility does the mayor or city manager have in the budgeting process?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

writing and presenting the budget

Question 5

Which type of tax is taken out of each paycheck, and includes Medicare and Social Security taxes?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

payroll

Question 6

What is the best explanation for why governments collect taxes?

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to fund services and programs

Question 7

After a state legislature approves a budget, what power do many governors have over the budget?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

The governor can veto specific lines.

Question 8

What do both state and local taxes fund?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

public schools

The Government's Budget — Quiz Answers