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The Government and the Economy
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The Government & The Economy
How does the Government get most of its money?
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The Government & The Economy
The government ________, __________, and __________ to influence economic activity. taxes borrows spends
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The Government & The Economy
When the government ___________ taxes, it reduces the funds available for private and business spending. This means there is ______ to spend. increases less
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The Government & The Economy
When the government ___________ taxes, it increases the funds available for private and business spending. This means there is ______ to spend. decreases more
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The Government & The Economy
When the government borrows more money, it _____________ funds available for borrowing by individuals and businesses. This means there is ______ to borrow. decreases less
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The Government & The Economy
When the government borrows less money, it _____________ funds available for borrowing by individuals and businesses. This means there is ______ to borrow. increases more
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The Government & The Economy
When the government spends more money, demand ___________, which may ____________ employment and production. This means people have _______ money to spend. Businesses now need to hire _______ workers and produce _______ stuff. increases increase more more more
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The Government & The Economy
When the government spends less money, demand _____________, which may result in a __________ of the economy. This means people have _______ money to spend. Businesses now need _______ workers and produce _______ stuff. decreases slowing less fewer less
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The Government & The Economy
Increased government spending may result in __________ taxes. higher
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The Government & The Economy
Decreased government spending may result in __________ taxes. lower
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The Government & The Economy
The _____ Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America authorizes Congress to tax income (personal and business)
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The Government & The Economy
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