Fiscal Policy Quiz example #71882

When might workers be exempt from paying income taxes?

In addition to raising money, the government imposes excise taxes to

What gives Congress the power to raise taxes to fund services?

The graph shows how the federal budget grew between 1980 and 2010. A conclusion that can be drawn from the graph is

The US government's expenditures increased rapidly in the 30 years between 1980 and 2010, rising to about 3.5 dollars.

Which best describes a way in which the government might respond to rising threats to national security through fiscal policy?

What are some examples of excise taxes imposed by the government? Check all that apply.

Revenue is the amount of money that

What happens to the amount of money the government collects in taxes if unemployment is high?

A new presidential administration takes office, after having made campaign promises to support entitlement programs. One suggestion the new president is most likely to make in the budget proposal is to