Which One of the Following Statements Is Accurate Regarding the Federal

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is accurate regarding the federal budget?

• A) Federal spending is much lower when a Republican serves as president.
• B) Federal spending tends to increase steadily regardless of the party affiliation of the president.
• C) Federal spending was dramatically cut after the terrorist attacks in 2001.
• D) Democratic presidents would like to dismantle the welfare state.

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