Government Revenue Answers

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A budget deficit most often occurs when the government

A
reduces income tax rates.
B
spends more than it collects.
C
sets money aside for future programs.
D
refuses to balance the budget.
3

What are the two biggest spending categories in Georgia in 2014? Check all that apply.

A
debt
B
education
C
governmental services
D
health
E
public safety
F
transportation
4

What does a budget include? Check all that apply.

A
expected revenue
B
expected donations
C
requests for funding
D
expected spending
E
distribution of funds
F
proposed tax changes
5

How has technology affected the state funding of K–12 education in recent years?

A
Schools need funding for up-to-date technology and facilities.
B
Funding can be decreased when students work online from home.
C
Technology reduces the need for funding school staffs.
D
Funding for high-speed Internet can replace funding for all books.
6

What types of taxes are collected in Georgia? Check all that apply.

A
income tax
B
luxury tax
C
property tax
D
sales tax
E
value-added tax
7

Georgia spends more than half of its education budget on

A
financial aid for college students.
B
K–12 students.
C
public colleges.
D
child care and preschool.
8

What are the primary ways that Georgia raises funds? Check all that apply.

A
private donations
B
fees and licenses
C
outside funding
D
property sales
E
taxes
9

What is the first step in the budget creation process in Georgia?

A
The governor proposes the budget.
B
The needs of the public are surveyed.
C
The counties submit funding requests.
D
The legislature proposes the budget.
10

A budget surplus occurs when

A
spending is greater than revenue.
B
the government balances the budget.
C
revenue is greater than spending.
D
the government raises taxes.

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