Question

Question 12 1 pts Should average citizens be concerned with the government's budget? No, because the government's spending and tax policies do not affect citizens. No, because even if citizens do not like the budget, there is nothing they can do to influence it. No, because the government is not spending the average citizen's money; therefore, the average citizen has no incentive to monitor the government's budget. Yes, because an important part of voting is deciding on what tax and spending plans endorsed by the various candidates make the most sense to you. Yes, because the government's yearly budget decisions have immediate and future implications for levels of taxation and the provision of public goods.

Answer 1

Option 5

Explanation: The government budget decision affects government tax policies and spending policies. These policies affect the citizens.