A different spin on "small".
I wonder if you could have micro-governments instead on a per-topic basis with their own mini-budgets.
These omnibus spending bills seem absurd.
The tax should be incurred/realized at the point of the benefit received.
Imagine getting a monthly bill on your estimated tax spend with details of everything it is spent on and how that benefit flows through to you. This might make people more receptive to government.
Also thinking about a Government+ premium subscription service. How can the government offer added benefits to raise more money for things. I guess this is charity.