Concerning Federal Spending, Which of the Following Is True

question 222

Multiple Choice

Concerning federal spending, which of the following is true?

• A) Real federal spending per person was approximately 50 times higher in 1900 than 1800.
• B) Real federal spending per person grew more rapidly during the 19^th century than during the 20^th century.
• C) Real federal spending per person was approximately 60 times greater in 1990 than in 1916.
• D) Real federal spending per person has decreased significantly since 1964.

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Definitions:

Conservatives

A political ideology emphasizing the value of traditional institutions and practices, limited government, and, often, a free-market economy.

Socialists

Individuals or groups advocating for a political and economic system where production, distribution, and exchange are owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Federalists

A political group that supported the ratification of the Constitution and favored a strong national government.

Dred Scott

An African American man whose legal fight for freedom led to a Supreme Court ruling that escalated tensions leading to the American Civil War.