TAKE QUIZ 13 | Lessons 25 & 26

What is the primary purpose of taxes collected by the government?

• To fund government services and programs

• To increase the wealth of government officials

• To discourage people from earning more money

• To reduce the population

Which of the following is a federal program funded by tax dollars that provides health care to the elderly?

• CHIP

• Medicaid

• Medicare

• Social Security

What is the role of the U.S. military, as funded by tax dollars?

• To provide free education to all citizens

• To protect the country

• To manage national parks

• To collect taxes

Which government level is responsible for funding local police and fire departments?

• Federal

• State

• Local

• International

What type of tax is primarily collected by local governments?

• Income tax

• Sales tax

• Property tax

• Tariff

Which of the following is an example of a federal tax?

• Sales tax

• Property tax

• Income tax

• Toll tax

What is the main source of funding for public schools at the state level?

• Corporate taxes

• Federal grants

• State taxes

• Donations

Which of the following is a service provided by local governments using tax dollars?

• National defense

• Space exploration

• City parks maintenance

• Medicare

What is the purpose of the National School Lunch Program funded by tax dollars?

• To provide free textbooks to students

• To feed public school students

• To build new schools

• To pay teachers' salaries

Which of the following is a tax on profits from selling assets like investments and real estate?

• Income tax

• Capital gains tax

• Sales tax

• Excise tax