5) why is paying taxes considered a civic responsibility of citizens living in a democracy? a. taxes allow private businesses to grow. b. congress has the power to pass tax laws. c. non-payment of taxes results in imprisonment. d. taxes support government services and programs. its d.

d.Taxes support government services and programs.

Explanation:

he tax is a kind of tax (generally pecuniary obligations in favor of the tax creditor) governed by public law, which is characterized by not requiring a direct or determined consideration by the tax administration (tax creditor).

Taxes, in most legislations arise exclusively by the "tax authority of the State", mainly with the objective of financing their expenses. Its guiding principle, called "Contributory Capacity", suggests that those who have more must contribute more to state financing, to consecrate the constitutional principle of equity and the social principle of freedom.

Taxes are mandatory charges that people and businesses have to pay to finance the state. In a few words: without taxes the state could not work, since it would not have funds to finance the construction of infrastructures (roads, ports, airports, electric), provide public services of health, education, defense, social protection systems (unemployment, disability benefits or work accidents), etc.