Which of the Following Is the Largest Component of Federal

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the largest component of federal government expenditures?

• A)Transfer payments
• B)Interest payments
• C)Capital purchases
• D)Defense purchases
• E)Payroll for federal government employees

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Negative Sanctions

Penalties or punishments imposed on individuals or groups to discourage nonconformity to societal norms or laws, ranging from informal disapproval to formal legal penalties.

Gesturing

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Mores

Norms that carry great moral significance, are closely related to the core values of a cultural group, and often involve severe repercussions for violators.

Law

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