Which of the Following Owns the Largest Portion of the U.S.national

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following owns the largest portion of the U.S.national debt?

• A)Foreigners.
• B)The federal government.
• C)The private sector.
• D)State and local governments.

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SEC

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Securities Exchange Act

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Misappropriation

The illegal, unethical, or unauthorized use of someone else's property or funds, especially for one's own use or benefit.

Short-swing Profits

Profits earned by corporate insiders from the purchase and sale, or sale and purchase, of company stock within a six-month period, which are subject to recovery by the corporation under specific regulations.