Theme 4: What Is Taxed and WhyLesson 1: Federal/State/Local Taxes

Match the clues below to their correct answers by choosing from the drop-down menu. Continue to Part 2 or, to assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

List the following revenue sources in the order in which they contribute to state and local income. Use 1 to label the item that contributes the greatest amount. Use 5 for the item that contributes the least. Type your answer in the space provided. Consult the pie chart above for help. Continue to Part 3 or, to assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

Use the drop-down menu to match state expenditures to the percentage of spending. Consult the pie chart below for help. To assess your answers, click the Check My Answers button at the bottom of the page.

1. Public Assistance

• A. 29%B. 4%C. 3%D. 5%E. 1% Correct.

2. Transportation

• A. 29%B. 4%C. 3%D. 8%E. 14% Correct.

3. Corrections

• A. 29%B. 3%C. 6%D. 5%E. 14% Correct.

4. Medicaid

• A. 29%B. 4%C. 24%D. 5%E. 14% Correct.

5. Education

• A. 30%B. 4%C. 3%D. 5%E. 14% Correct.