Question 1

In 1911, Wisconsin became the first state to implement a personal income tax, which was several years before the federal government enacted its own personal income tax.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

State lotteries are

Accepted Answer

A) criticized as they are costly to administer and have low yields. 
B) seen as boons to state budgets as they have high yields. 
C) viewed as equitable sources of tax revenue. 
D) characterized as non-cyclical and stable revenue streams. 
A) criticized as they are costly to administer and have low yields. 
B) seen as boons to state budgets as they have high yields. 
C) viewed as equitable sources of tax revenue. 
D) characterized as non-cyclical and stable revenue streams.

Question 3

Most experts agree that among the most important criteria to evaluate taxes are the fundamental principles of

Accepted Answer

A) equity. 
B) political accountability. 
C) yield and elasticity. 
D) All of these choices. 
A) equity. 
B) political accountability. 
C) yield and elasticity. 
D) All of these choices.

Question 4

Every state except Vermont is constitutionally or statutorily mandated to balance its budget each fiscal year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Many criteria can be used to evaluate taxes. Explain three of the most commonly agreed upon criteria. Then use the sales tax, property tax, personal income tax, and lottery to illustrate how these criteria might apply in each instance.

Accepted Answer

Three commonly agreed upon criteria for

Question 6

Own-source revenues refer to monies derived by a government from its own taxable resources.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The fiscal problems facing states and local governments today are not short term-they are systemic. Revenue systems are archaic. Some programs are underfunded, while others may have outlived their value but still hang on. Voters want services but often refuse to approve the resources necessary to pay for them. You are running for governor and writing your campaign platform on the principle of transparency and honesty. What do you say?

Accepted Answer

As a candidate for governor, I believe i

Question 8

High-tax capacity is associated with

Accepted Answer

A) the degree of centralization or decentralization of state activities. 
B) the tax-collecting vigor of the state. 
C) high levels of urbanization, per capita income, economic development, and natural resources. 
D) the political culture, historic factors, and other state-specific variables. 
A) the degree of centralization or decentralization of state activities. 
B) the tax-collecting vigor of the state. 
C) high levels of urbanization, per capita income, economic development, and natural resources. 
D) the political culture, historic factors, and other state-specific variables.

Question 9

Personal and corporate income taxes are

Accepted Answer

A) generally the most attractive revenue alternative based on yield, elasticity, and ease of administration. 
B) strongly opposed by liberals as confiscatory and inhibiting economic growth necessary to provide social services. 
C) adopted by the thirty-five largest states. 
D) reserved by all states for their use and thus not available to local governments. 
A) generally the most attractive revenue alternative based on yield, elasticity, and ease of administration. 
B) strongly opposed by liberals as confiscatory and inhibiting economic growth necessary to provide social services. 
C) adopted by the thirty-five largest states. 
D) reserved by all states for their use and thus not available to local governments.

Question 10

The principal and interest payments on revenue bonds are secured by the fees or charges imposed on the users of a facility run by a state or local government entity managing the facility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Casino gambling and slot parlors are now offered in about forty states.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13, which significantly cut property taxes and is credited with kicking off a taxpayer revolt across the nation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following taxes are considered the most equitable?

Accepted Answer

A) Property tax 
B) Sales tax 
C) Personal and corporate income taxes 
D) User fees 
A) Property tax 
B) Sales tax 
C) Personal and corporate income taxes 
D) User fees

Question 14

The need to increase state and local capacity and responsiveness by reinventing and reinvigorating government has perhaps never been greater.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In terms of total state and local government spending, the single largest category of spending currently is

Accepted Answer

A) higher education. 
B) public assistance (welfare). 
C) Medicaid. 
D) transportation. 
A) higher education. 
B) public assistance (welfare). 
C) Medicaid. 
D) transportation.

In 1911, Wisconsin became the first state to implement a personal income tax, which was several years before the federal government enacted its own personal income tax.

State lotteries are

Most experts agree that among the most important criteria to evaluate taxes are the fundamental principles of

Every state except Vermont is constitutionally or statutorily mandated to balance its budget each fiscal year.

Many criteria can be used to evaluate taxes. Explain three of the most commonly agreed upon criteria. Then use the sales tax, property tax, personal income tax, and lottery to illustrate how these criteria might apply in each instance.

Own-source revenues refer to monies derived by a government from its own taxable resources.

High-tax capacity is associated with

Personal and corporate income taxes are

The principal and interest payments on revenue bonds are secured by the fees or charges imposed on the users of a facility run by a state or local government entity managing the facility.

Casino gambling and slot parlors are now offered in about forty states.

In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13, which significantly cut property taxes and is credited with kicking off a taxpayer revolt across the nation.

Which of the following taxes are considered the most equitable?

The need to increase state and local capacity and responsiveness by reinventing and reinvigorating government has perhaps never been greater.

In terms of total state and local government spending, the single largest category of spending currently is

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In 1911, Wisconsin became the first state to implement a personal income tax, which was several years before the federal government enacted its own personal income tax.

State lotteries are

Most experts agree that among the most important criteria to evaluate taxes are the fundamental principles of

Every state except Vermont is constitutionally or statutorily mandated to balance its budget each fiscal year.

Many criteria can be used to evaluate taxes. Explain three of the most commonly agreed upon criteria. Then use the sales tax, property tax, personal income tax, and lottery to illustrate how these criteria might apply in each instance.

Own-source revenues refer to monies derived by a government from its own taxable resources.

High-tax capacity is associated with

Personal and corporate income taxes are

The principal and interest payments on revenue bonds are secured by the fees or charges imposed on the users of a facility run by a state or local government entity managing the facility.

Casino gambling and slot parlors are now offered in about forty states.

In 1978, California voters passed Proposition 13, which significantly cut property taxes and is credited with kicking off a taxpayer revolt across the nation.

Which of the following taxes are considered the most equitable?

The need to increase state and local capacity and responsiveness by reinventing and reinvigorating government has perhaps never been greater.

In terms of total state and local government spending, the single largest category of spending currently is

New Directions for State and Local Governments

Federalism and the States: Sorting Out Roles and Responsibilities

State Constitutions: the Fundamental Rules of State Government

Citizen Participation and Elections

Political Parties, Interest Groups, and Campaigns

State Legislatures

Governors: Power, Politics and Executive Leadership

Public Administration: Budgeting and Service Delivery

The Judiciary: Independence Vs Accountability

The Structure of Local Government

Local Leadership and Governance

State Local Relations

Economic Development

Education Policy: Reading, Writing and Reform

Criminal Justice: Cops and Corrections

Social Welfare and Health Care Policy: Addressing Poverty and Sickness

Environmental Policy

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