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What is the term used for the money the government collects when you buy something like a new phone?
What is the term used for the money the government collects when you buy something like a new phone?
- Petrol tax
- Income tax
- Value Added Tax (VAT) (correct)
- Council tax
Which tax is specifically mentioned as being used to finance street cleaning and waste collection?
Which tax is specifically mentioned as being used to finance street cleaning and waste collection?
- Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Petrol tax
- Income tax
- Council tax (correct)
What type of taxes are imposed on items like fizzy drinks, alcohol, and cigarettes?
What type of taxes are imposed on items like fizzy drinks, alcohol, and cigarettes?
- Property tax
- Council tax
- Income tax
- Sin taxes (correct)
How does the government discourage certain behaviors through taxes?
How does the government discourage certain behaviors through taxes?
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What is the average amount the government expects to raise per year for every adult and child in Britain?
What is the average amount the government expects to raise per year for every adult and child in Britain?
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Which of the following is funded by the government according to the passage?
Which of the following is funded by the government according to the passage?
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