Understanding Taxes and State Governance
Authored by Kristen Musselman
Mathematics
3rd Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are taxes important?
They allow people to buy certain goods.
They pay for services that help communities.
They ensure that everyone earns enough money to live.
They allow states to borrow money from the federal government.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which evidence from the text supports "Taxes are important because they pay for services that help communities."
“People pay a sales tax when they buy certain items.”
“They pay an income tax on the money they earn from a job.”
“Taxes are used to pay for things that benefit everyone in the state.”
“Both federal and state governments can pass laws, raise taxes, and borrow money.”
Tags
CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RI.2.1
CCSS.RI.4.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can governors such as Eric Holcomb do to benefit a state?
They can encourage foreign companies to do business in the state.
They can set up city and county governments to control pollution.
They can sign agreements with other states to establish voting rules.
They can ask courts to make better laws to benefit state workers.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How are the powers of state governments different from the powers of the federal government?
State governments can raise taxes but federal governments cannot.
The federal government has three branches but state governments only have two branches.
State governments have powers that the U.S. Constitution does not include as powers of the federal government, such as deciding how old you need to be to drive a car.
The federal government can borrow money but state governments cannot.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes tribal governments?
They govern tribal lands and members much like state governments.
They make peace treaties with many other countries.
They are set up and run by the state government.
They have the same powers as the federal government.
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CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.3.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
CCSS.RI.5.5
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which evidence from the text best supports the conclusion that important decisions are made at the Kansas State Capitol?
“The Kansas State Capitol is in Topeka.”
“The Kansas House of Representatives and the Kansas State Senate meet in this building to make laws.”
“Tour guides share information about the building’s history and its artwork.”
“People can also see a statue of Abraham Lincoln and a small Statue of Liberty.”
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence best describes how community members directly participate in local government?
Local city governments have executive and legislative branches.
Citizens vote in elections for the mayor and city council members.
Local courts deal with minor crimes.
People vote for members of Congress.
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CCSS.RI.3.2
CCSS.RL.3.1
CCSS.RL.3.2
CCSS.RL.2.1
CCSS.RL.4.1
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