WAEC Civic Education 2024 Question 40

Question 40

Structure and Organs of Government

A major source of funds to local government authorities is

  1. A.donations.
  2. B.import duties.
  3. C.taxes on goods.
  4. D.utility bills.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (taxes on goods.)

Explanation

Of the options, local taxes and rates are a local government's own source of revenue (its largest source is the federal allocation, which is not listed).