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Why do we pay tax?

Quiz by Larissa Mullen

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  • Q1
    Why does the Australian government collect taxes?
    To make people pay more money
    To reduce the budget deficit
    To provide essential infrastructure, programs, and support for the community
    To buy luxury items for government officials
    30s
  • Q2
    What is one example of a service funded by taxes in Australia?
    Private yachts for citizens
    Public education from preschool through 12th grade
    Luxury vacations for government officials
    Expensive clothing for government employees
    30s
  • Q3
    What does Medicare help cover in Australia?
    Luxury cars for government officials
    Affordable doctors' visits, hospital care, and subsidized medicine costs
    Designer clothes for citizens
    Expensive vacations for government employees
    30s
  • Q4
    What is one benefit of infrastructure funded by taxes in Australia?
    Causes inconvenience to citizens
    Hinders business growth
    Leads to economic recession
    Makes daily life more convenient and businesses more productive
    30s
  • Q5
    What do taxes help prepare for during emergencies in Australia?
    Luxury shopping sprees for government officials
    Public disaster relief and health resources
    Expensive gifts for citizens
    High-priced vacation trips for government employees
    30s
  • Q6
    What do programs funded by taxes provide for vulnerable individuals in Australia?
    Expensive gadgets for citizens
    Luxury homes for government officials
    Fancy dinners for government employees
    Social safety net including paid parental leave, childcare subsidies, aged pensions, and disability support
    30s
  • Q7
    What does taxing harmful items like cigarettes and alcohol aim to do in Australia?
    Disincentivize use
    Encourage use
    Promote addiction
    Increase consumption
    30s
  • Q8
    What is one way taxes promote equity in Australia?
    Providing more services to the wealthy
    Creating a larger wealth gap
    Distributing public services based on need, not just private wealth
    Ignoring the needs of the community
    30s
  • Q9
    What is one outcome of paying taxes in Australia?
    Enjoying shared infrastructure, security, education, healthcare, and community programs
    Decreasing access to essential services
    Promoting individual wealth
    Creating economic instability
    30s
  • Q10
    Why is paying taxes considered a civic duty in Australia?
    It has many upsides and promotes societal well-being
    It harms the community
    It promotes individualism
    It benefits only government officials
    30s

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