Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Government's Spending

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best characterizes the government's spending on federal contracts in recent years?

• A) The amount of spending on federal contracts has remained the same since 2000.
• B) The amount of spending on federal contracts has decreased steadily since 2000.
• C) The amount of spending on federal contracts has increased steadily since 2000.
• D) The amount spent on federal contracts declined between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically increased since 2005.
• E) The amount spent on federal contracts increased between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically decreased since 2005.

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