NetherlandsInstanties 38 · Public bodies and agencies
What does the government use tax money for?
In the exam (Dutch)
Waarvoor gebruikt de overheid het geld van de belastingen?
- aOnly for the salaries of ministers and members of parliamentAlleen voor het salaris van ministers en Kamerleden
- bFor the groceries and the rent of all citizensVoor de boodschappen en de huur van alle burgers
- cFor things for everyone, such as roads, schools and the policeVoor dingen voor iedereen, zoals wegen, scholen en politieCorrect answer
Why?
Tax money is for things that everyone uses. For example roads, education, the police, healthcare and benefits.
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