Question

which best describes why government collects taxes? a. to control the value of currency b. to keep the government running c. to ensure surplus funds d. to fund government programs

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. Government collects taxes to fund government programs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Taxes arise exclusively by the "tax authority of the government", mainly with the objective of financing its expenses.

Taxes are mandatory charges that people and businesses have to pay to finance the government. In a few words: without taxes the state could not work, since it would not have funds to finance the construction of infrastructures (roads, ports, airports, electric), provide public services of health, education, defense, social protection systems (unemployment, disability benefits or work accidents), etc.

Answer 2

The government actually collects taxes to pay for the goods and services it provides including schools, roads, the police, libraries, parks and military protection… if any of these count as a government program, then I believe D is correct, as the person before me said.