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WAEC Government 1996 Question 27

Question 27

Local Government

Local authorities impose rates because

  1. A.the government wants the rich to become richer
  2. B.the people are expected to finance political parties
  3. C.of the need to provide fund for public corporations
  4. D.of the need to provide essential amenities for the citizens
  5. E.it an is obligation of a citizen to pay such rates.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (of the need to provide essential amenities for the citizens)

Explanation

Rates are local taxes used to pay for local services such as markets, roads, sanitation and street lights.