Government Budgeting and Financial Administration

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What is the highest level of authority in Malaysia?

Federal government (correct)

Local government

State government

Municipal government

What is the role of government spending policies in influencing economic growth?

To increase taxation

To influence economic growth through setting up budget targets and adjusting taxation (correct)

To decrease public works

To reduce public expenditure

What is the system of government in Malaysia similar to?

Presidential system

Constitutional monarchy

The Westminster parliamentary system (correct)

Parliamentary democracy

What are the three tiers of government in Malaysia?

Federal, state, and local Signup and view all the answers

What is the head of the federal government of Malaysia?

Prime Minister Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for economic costs of government regulations?

Regulatory budget Signup and view all the answers

What is a unique requirement for the Chief Minister of a state in Malaysia?

Must be of Malay ethnicity Signup and view all the answers

What is the main source of revenue for local governments in Malaysia?

Fees from licenses and permits Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the State Government in relation to local governments?

Appoints local government officials Signup and view all the answers

What is a responsibility of the local government in Malaysia?

Developing areas under their jurisdiction Signup and view all the answers

How many states are there in Malaysia?

13 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the legislative body in each state in Malaysia?

Unicameral Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a government budget document?

To provide a framework for policy formulation and implementation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of an economic service?

Expenditure on agriculture Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the amount of money spent by the government on goods and services?

Purchases of goods and services Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of government expenditure?

Interest payments Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of allocating funds to different government programs and services?

Budgeting Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a unified budget?

To provide a comprehensive financial plan Signup and view all the answers