Question

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The governor's staff is preparing for a press conference. They expect reporters to ask about a drop in state tax revenue. They want to prepare an answer to this question:



"Georgia tax revenue declined this year. What are you going to do to solve this problem, governor?"



Which statement provides the BEST prepared response for this question?



A.
"I will ask the General Assembly to cut its pay and reduce the number of days it meets to lower state government costs."

B.
"I will ask the General Assembly to pass a law immediately raising state tax rates to bring revenue back to previous levels."

C.
"I will work with the General Assembly to make cuts to state programs and also use some of our previous surplus to balance our budget."

D.
"I will work with the General Assembly to rely more on lottery funds and other non-tax revenue sources to fund state government programs."

Answer 1

C

It shows a realistic, balanced approach — working with the legislature, combining targeted spending cuts with use of reserves to smooth the shortfall — rather than symbolic, unpopular, or legally questionable quick fixes.