7.SS.14.B
Identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments such as property taxes, sales taxes, bonds, and fees.
Grade 7 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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major sources of revenuestate governmentslocal governmentsproperty taxessales taxesbondsfees
Skills
- identify (major sources of revenue for state and local governments) #dok1
- categorize (types of revenue: property taxes, sales taxes, bonds, fees) #dok2
- explain (how different revenue sources are used by state and local governments) #dok2
- compare (revenue sources in terms of importance or function) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify major sources of revenue for state and local governments, such as property taxes, sales taxes, bonds, and fees. #dok1
- I can categorize the different types of revenue sources used by state and local governments. #dok2
- I can explain how state and local governments use different revenue sources to fund services. #dok2
- I can compare the importance of property taxes, sales taxes, bonds, and fees to state and local government funding. #dok2
Big Ideas
- State and local governments rely on various sources of revenue to fund public services and infrastructure.
- Understanding different sources of government revenue helps citizens comprehend how government decisions impact community services and taxation.
Essential Questions
- What are the major sources of revenue for state and local governments in Texas?
- How do property taxes, sales taxes, bonds, and fees function as sources of revenue?
- Why do state and local governments need multiple sources of revenue?
- How do differences in revenue sources affect the services provided by state and local governments?
- How might changes in revenue sources impact communities and citizens?