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PUBLIC FINANCE QUIZ 02152024

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

refers to the study of how the government raises funds and how it allocates these funds to meet its objectives. It involves the collection of revenue and the expenditure of those funds for public goods and services.

a)

Public Finance

b)

Public Revenue

c)

Financial Analysis

2.

is the study of how the government manages its money

a)

PUBLIC FINANCE

b)

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

c)

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3.

refers to the funds collected by the government through various sources, primarily taxation

a)

PUBLIC FINANCE

b)

PUBLIC REVENUE

c)

PUBLIC TAX

4.

Governments collect income tax from individuals and businesses based on their earnings.

a)

TAX

b)

INCOME TAX

c)

SALES TAX

5.

A percentage of the price of goods and services is collected as sales tax. This revenue contributes to the government's overall budget and helps finance public projects

a)

TAX

b)

INCOME TAX

c)

SALES TAX

6.

Businesses are taxed on their profits. The revenue generated from corporate taxes is a significant part of public funds and supports government functions.

a)

CORPORATE TAX

b)

CUSTOMS TAX

c)

SALES TAX

7.

Businesses are taxed on their profits. The revenue generated from corporate taxes is a significant part of public funds and supports government functions.

a)

CORPORATE TAX

b)

SALES TAX

c)

CUSTOM DUTIES

8.

refers to the government's spending on various goods, services, and programs to meet the needs of the public and achieve specific policy objectives.

a)

PRIVATE TAX

b)

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE

c)

PUBLIC FINANCE

9.

refers to the total amount of money that a government owes to external creditors and domestic lenders. It is the accumulation of past borrowing by the government to cover budget deficits or finance specific projects when its expenditures exceed revenues.

a)

PUBLIC FINANCE

b)

PUBLIC DEBT

c)

PUBLIC EXPENDITURE

10.

CERTIFICATE OF INDEBTEDNESS

a)

BONDS

b)

SHARE

c)

DIVIDENDS

11.

One common form of public debt is the issuance of government bonds. The government sells these bonds to investors, promising to repay the principal amount along with interest at a future date. Investors, including individuals and institutions, purchase these bonds as a form of investment.

(a)  

12.

Governments collect taxes to fund public services. For instance, income taxes are levied on individuals and corporations to finance education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.

(a)  

13.

refers to the government's spending on various goods, services, and programs to meet the needs of the public and achieve specific policy objectives. It is a crucial aspect of public finance and includes expenses on education, healthcare, defense, infrastructure, and other public services.

(a)  

14.

Financial administration involves creating budgets that outline planned expenditures and revenues. Governments, for instance, develop annual budgets to allocate funds for various sectors such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

(a)  

15.

Regular reporting on financial performance is crucial. Governments produce financial statements that detail revenues, expenditures, and the overall financial health. These reports help stakeholders assess the government's fiscal responsibility.

(a)  

16.

Governments impose tariffs on imported goods, known as customs duties. The revenue from these duties contributes to the public purse and can be used for domestic projects.

(a)  

17.

CERTIFICATE OF OWNERSHIP

(a)  

18.

It is a key component of public finance and is essential for funding government activities and public services.

(a)  

19.

his revenue is used to fund various public services such as education, healthcare, and infrastructure.

(a)  

20.

This revenue contributes to the government's overall budget and helps finance public projects.

(a)