Question

Which of the following best explains why taxation is important to a government? (1 point)
Responses

to collect money for foreign aid
to collect money for foreign aid

to collect revenue and provide for the public good
to collect revenue and provide for the public good

to collect revenue for personal citizen salaries
to collect revenue for personal citizen salaries

to fund businesses and make a profit

Answer 1

to collect revenue and provide for the public good

Taxation provides the government with funds to pay for public goods and services (infrastructure, defense, education, health care, etc.) that benefit society.