Which of the Following Is Considered Discretionary Government Spending

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered discretionary government spending?

• A) payments to Social Security recipients
• B) payments to unemployment insurance recipients
• C) payments to government employees
• D) payments to food stamp recipients
• E) payments to foreign bondholders

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Definitions:

Extended Family

A family group that extends beyond the nuclear family, including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other relatives.

Nuclear Family

A family unit that comprises two parents and their children, considered the traditional family structure.

Extended Family

Extended family refers to a family unit that extends beyond the immediate nuclear family to include other relatives such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Nuclear Family

A family group consisting of two parents and their children (biological or adopted), considered the basic social unit.