
Types of Taxes
Authored by John McCarson
History, Social Studies
9th - 12th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Many public schools are funded by property taxes. What is the inherent problem with this system?
Public schools can be funded better by other types of taxes
Schools in lower-income areas with lower property values will ultimately get less funding
Public schools should NOT be funded by taxes at all
The system for appraising property values is unfair and outdated
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best explains how tariffs help the U.S. economy?
The protect U.S. businesses against unfair foreign competition
They are used to retaliate against foreign tariffs on U.S. goods
They were once the primary source of income for the federal government
They remind U.S. manufacturers to pay their workers fair wages
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is taxable income?
Are sales taxes on “luxury” items
Are taxes collected on most any product sold in a particular stat
Takes a larger percentage from higher-income groups and a lower percentage from lower-income groups
The amount of income left after all subtractions are made from total income
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is progressive tax?
Land, buildings, and other structures
If someone dies, that person’s heirs may have to pay taxes on property left behind
Takes a larger percentage from higher-income groups and a lower percentage from lower-income groups
Is based on the portion of the estate received by an individual
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
When do we need to pay our taxes each year by?
May 15th
March 15th
April 15th
Taxation= Theft
Never?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is Social Security Tax?
Are sales taxes on “luxury” items
Are taxes collected on most any product sold in a particular state
Tax or millage rate is an ad valorem tax on the value of a property, usually levied on real estate.
Money collected to provide income for retired and disabled Americans
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What are Sales Taxes?
Are taxes collected on most any product sold in a particular state
Are federal taxes on the wealth a person leaves behind
Are sales taxes on “luxury” items
Takes a larger percentage of income from lower-income groups than high-income groups
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