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Paying Taxes

Question 16 • * HSA 26-27 Economics

Revenue from property taxes is used to fund

Answer
p
public schools and other services.
h
highway repairs and pollution controls.
S
Social Security and Medicare.
m
medical research and development.

Explanation

Property taxes are collected mainly by local governments and help pay for community services. A major use is funding public schools, along with services such as libraries, fire protection, and local roads. Social Security and Medicare are funded primarily through federal payroll taxes, not property taxes.

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