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What is the first step in the state budget process?
 
  a. The governor sends a proposed budget to the legislative branch for consideration.
  b. The legislative committees send requests for funding to the governor.
  c. Each government agency prepares a budget request and sends it to the budget office.
  d. The budget office prepares a draft budget for the governor.

Question -2-

According to the text, what is NOT something you must do to begin having an impact on the future of your community?
 
  a. Understand who holds power, how they got it, and how they use it.
  b. Formulate a clear political philosophy.
  c. Take political action.
  d. Raise enough money to run for office as soon as possible.

Question -3-

What happens to local budgets when the economy declines?
 
  a. Expenditures and local-source revenues both decline.
  b. Expenditures and local-source revenues both increase.
  c. Local source revenues decline and expenditures increase.
  d. Local source revenues increase and expenditures decline.

Question -4-

In a criminal trial, what is the standard that the prosecutor must meet to earn a conviction called?
 
  a. The ability to convince the judge and jury.
  b. The burden of proof of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
  c. Absolute certainty by the majority of witnesses of the defendant's guilt.
  d. The preponderance of evidence that there is obvious guilt.

Question -5-

Which of the following would be considered a regressive tax?
 
  a. A flat-rate income tax.
  b. A sales tax on food.
  c. The tax on a carton of cigarettes.
  d. An income tax whose rate increases as the income level increases.
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