Which of the following best explains why taxation is important to a government? (1 point)
to collect revenue and provide for the public good
to collect revenue for personal citizen salaries
to fund businesses and make a profit
to collect money for foreign aid
The correct answer is: to collect revenue and provide for the public good.
Taxation is an essential part of a government's financial system as it enables the collection of revenue necessary to fund public services, infrastructure development, defense, education, healthcare, and other essential functions of the government. It is not primarily meant to fund personal citizen salaries, fund businesses, or collect money for foreign aid, although taxes may indirectly contribute to these areas as well depending on the government's policies.