In 2012, the Combined Expenditures of Federal, State, and Local

question 107

Multiple Choice

In 2012, the combined expenditures of federal, state, and local governments in the United States were approximately

• A) 9 percent of GDP.
• B) 24 percent of GDP.
• C) 38 percent of GDP.
• D) 45 percent of GDP.

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Definitions:

Promissory Note

A written promise to pay a specified sum of money to a certain individual or entity at a specified time or on demand, under specified conditions.

Fraud in the Inducement

A deceitful practice where a person is misled through misrepresentation to enter into a contract or agreement.

Essential Nature

The fundamental qualities or characteristics that define the true identity or core purpose of something.

Autograph Fraud

Involves the forgery or misrepresentation of a celebrity or notable individual's signature with the intent to deceive or profit.