Which of the Following Items Is Counted as Part of Government

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following items is counted as part of government purchases?

• A)The federal government pays the salary of a Navy officer.
• B)The state of Nevada pays a private firm to repair a Nevada state highway.
• C)The city of Las Vegas,Nevada pays a private firm to collect garbage in that city.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Form 941

A tax form used by employers to report quarterly federal payroll taxes, including amounts withheld from employees' paychecks and the employer's portion of social security and Medicare taxes.

Social Security

Government program that provides financial assistance to people with an inadequate or no income.

Medicare Taxes

Taxes collected from earnings to fund the Medicare program, providing health insurance to individuals aged 65 and older or those who meet specific criteria.

FUTA

The Federal Unemployment Tax Act, which imposes a payroll tax on businesses to fund state workforce agencies.