Describe why and how the government raises money to pay for its services.

the government raises about 10% of its revenues from other sources, including "excise" taxes on products such as alcohol, Tobacco and gasoline; custom duties and taxes on Imports of foreign Goods "tarrifs"

Revenues from other sources, including “excise” taxes on products such as alcohol, tobacco and gasoline; customs duties and taxes on imports of foreign goods (“tariffs”); estate taxes; “user” fees for government services such as issuing a patent or approving a new drug; and ...

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