TERM 1 DATA RESPONSE 1

1. FORM OF ASSESSMENT: Data response

2. TOPICS: 1. Government 2. National budget

3. DURATION: 60 minutes

4. TOTAL MARKS: 30

5. INSTRUCTION: Study the pie chart and bar graph given and
answer the questions which follow.

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Study the information below about the government and the national budget and answer
the questions that follow.

TRANSPORT

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1. Define the term government. (2)

2. Mention any two roles of the government in assisting households as consumers of goods and
services. (2x2) (4)

3. On what item does the government spend most of its tax income? (2)
4. What is the main source of government tax income? (2)
5. List any two forms of indirect taxation. (2x2) (4)
6. What is the % contribution of value added tax to the government’s tax income? (2)

7. Write down any two items on which excise duty is charged. (2x2) (4)

8. Which item is the second biggest on government spending? (1)

9. Explain corporate income tax? (2)

10. Differentiate between direct and indirect tax. (2x2) (4)

11. Why is government spending on social welfare greater than spending on

defence? (3)

TOTAL MARKS: 30

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