In a Federal System,governmental Responsibilities Are

question 15

Multiple Choice

In a federal system,governmental responsibilities are

• A)under the complete authority of the federal government.
• B)under the complete authority of state governments.
• C)under the complete authority of local governments.
• D)shared by both state and federal governments.

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Definitions:

Consumption Tax

A consumption tax is a tax on the money people spend rather than the money people earn. It includes sales taxes, value added taxes (VAT), and others.

Means Testing

A method for determining eligibility for certain forms of government assistance based on the applicant's financial means or income level.

National Debt

The total amount of money that a country's government has borrowed, by various means.

Budget Deficits

The situation when a government's expenditures exceed its revenues within a specific period, leading to borrowing or debt accumulation.