Follow the Money: Local Budgets Answers

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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
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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
5

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
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Review the chart.

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A
fees
B
sales taxes
C
federal funds
D
property taxes
7

If a local government wants to lower taxes, how would it need to balance its budget?

A
by increasing public goods and services
B
by reducing public goods and services
C
by agreeing to go into debt
D
by requesting a loan from a federal bank
8

Which is an example of a public service?

A
private school
B
grocery store
C
gas station
D
fire department
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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
10

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.
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What does it mean to use a consistent slide style in a multimedia presentation?

A
use similar text and bullets on each slide
B
include a variety of text and bullets on slides
C
fill up all the white space on each slide
D
apply the same visual to each slide
12

Read the scenario.Sandra is working on a proposal for a community garden. She is ready to begin research on the cost of her proposed project. She wants to make sure that she provides an accurate estimate to improve the chances of having her proposal approved by city council.

A
locate similar projects online
B
make an educated guess
C
let the city council decide
D
explain the purpose of the project
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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
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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

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