Government Spending on Defense Makes for High Taxes

Government Spending on Defense Makes for High Taxes

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The video discusses the significant financial burden on taxpayers, highlighting that the average family pays about 30% of its income in taxes. It emphasizes the need to stop the future drain on finances by maintaining a sensible federal budget and eliminating wasteful spending, urging every American to ensure the government operates within its means.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of an average family's income is spent on taxes?

30%

50%

20%

40%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many months of pay does it take to cover the cost of running the government?

Three months

Two months

One month

Four months

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of personal and corporation taxes according to the transcript?

They are stable.

They are decreasing.

They have reached their limit.

They are increasing rapidly.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What must every American insist on regarding the federal budget?

Increasing government spending

Reducing taxes

Increasing taxes

Keeping the budget at a sensible level

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be eliminated to ensure the government lives within its income?

Corporate profits

All taxes

Extravagance and waste

Public services