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8.80 Government in the Economy Taxes and Policy Worksheet

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This Grade 8 Social Studies worksheet provides structured practice on 8.80 Government in the Economy Taxes and Policy. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Government in the Economy: Taxes and Policy - Explain how taxes, spending, and regulation influence outcomes; debate trade‑offs. (C3 D2.Eco.9,11.6–8)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Hillside is required by law to balance its budget each year. During a recession, tax revenue falls sharply. If the state responds by cutting spending immediately, what is a likely macroeconomic concern?

AThe cuts automatically increase total demand because taxes are lower

BBalanced-budget rules guarantee unemployment falls during recessions

CCutting spending cannot affect the economy because only taxes matter

DThe cuts can be procyclical, making the downturn worse by reducing demand when the economy is already weak.

Solution & Explanation:When revenue falls in a recession, forced spending cuts reduce demand further; that can deepen or prolong the downturn.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Delta City is required by law to balance its budget each year. During a recession, tax revenue falls sharply. If the state responds by cutting spending immediately, what is a likely macroeconomic concern?

AThe cuts automatically increase total demand because taxes are lower

BThe cuts can be procyclical, making the downturn worse by reducing demand when the economy is already weak.

CBalanced-budget rules guarantee unemployment falls during recessions

DCutting spending cannot affect the economy because only taxes matter

Solution & Explanation:When revenue falls in a recession, forced spending cuts reduce demand further; that can deepen or prolong the downturn.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Clearwater is required by law to balance its budget each year. During a recession, tax revenue falls sharply. If the state responds by cutting spending immediately, what is a likely macroeconomic concern?

AThe cuts can be procyclical, making the downturn worse by reducing demand when the economy is already weak.

BThe cuts automatically increase total demand because taxes are lower

CBalanced-budget rules guarantee unemployment falls during recessions

DCutting spending cannot affect the economy because only taxes matter

Solution & Explanation:When revenue falls in a recession, forced spending cuts reduce demand further; that can deepen or prolong the downturn.

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