What verb means to distribute money or resources for a specific purpose?
allocate
What phrase describes spending money on roads, bridges, and other basic systems?
infrastructure investment
What do we call the money available to a person, organization, or government?
financial resources
Which government program provides support for the elderly, unemployed, or disabled?
social security (A government program that provides financial support to people who are retired, unemployed, or disabled.)
What do we call essential services like hospitals, schools, and police?
public services
Which action means to provide new employment opportunities for people?
create new jobs
What phrase refers to different funding options other than the main source?
alternative sources
What phrase describes spending money in a way that brings no benefit?
waste of the budget
What phrase means help given in the form of money to someone in need?
financial assistance
What term refers to the total money controlled by the government to run the country?
government money (or public money / national budgets / state budgets)
What phrase describes benefits or payments provided by the government to encourage certain behaviors?
government incentives
What phrase describes increasing public understanding of a specific issue?
raise people’s awareness
What phrase describes official funding given by the government to support a specific area or sector?
government funding for (or government support for)
What phrase means to reduce every type of expense connected to a project or activity?
cut all kinds of costs related to
What phrase refers to funds spent on scientific or academic projects?
research spending
