Select the correct answer.
Why are taxes paid to local, state, and national governments in the United States?
A. The national government has a difficult time collecting taxes from all citizens.
B. The local and state governments use their taxes to pay taxes to the national government.
C. Each level of government equally provides revenue for every service in the United States.
D. Different levels of government provide different services that must be paid for by taxes.
Answer (1)
Taxes are collected by local, state, and national governments to fund various services and programs specific to each level of government. Local services include schools and law enforcement, while state and national tax revenue supports infrastructure and national defense, respectively. Each level's funding is vital for maintaining public services for citizens. ;
