Quiz: Test your knowledge on taxes and public services for Grade 7

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🏛️ Public services are things like schools, hospitals, roads, and libraries that are paid for by the government to help everyone.
• 💰 Taxes are the money that citizens and businesses pay to the government to fund these public services.
• 🏘️ Different types of taxes include income tax (based on how much you earn), sales tax (added to the price of goods you buy), and property tax (based on the value of your home or land).
• ⚖️ Progressive tax systems mean higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income in taxes. Regressive tax systems mean lower earners pay a larger percentage.
• 📝 Understanding how taxes work helps us understand how our communities are funded and how we can participate in making them better.

🤔 Practice Quiz

1. Which of the following is an example of a public service?
   1. A) A private tutoring company
   2. B) A public library
   3. C) A fast-food restaurant
   4. D) A clothing store
2. What is the main purpose of taxes?
   1. A) To make the government rich
   2. B) To fund public services
   3. C) To pay politicians' salaries
   4. D) To discourage people from working
3. Which type of tax is usually added to the price of goods you buy in a store?
   1. A) Income tax
   2. B) Property tax
   3. C) Sales tax
   4. D) Inheritance tax
4. If a country has a progressive tax system, who generally pays a higher percentage of their income in taxes?
   1. A) Lower-income earners
   2. B) Middle-income earners
   3. C) Higher-income earners
   4. D) All income earners pay the same percentage
5. Which of these is NOT typically funded by taxes?
   1. A) Public schools
   2. B) National defense
   3. C) Private yachts for government officials
   4. D) Road maintenance
6. What is one way citizens can influence how tax money is spent?
   1. A) By refusing to pay taxes
   2. B) By voting for politicians who share their priorities
   3. C) By starting a private business
   4. D) By moving to another country
7. Which of the following is the BEST definition of a 'tax base'?
   1. A) The total amount of taxes collected by the government.
   2. B) The thing that is taxed, like income or property.
   3. C) The government department responsible for collecting taxes.
   4. D) The form used to file your taxes.