Which of the Following Illustrates a Burden of the National

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following illustrates a burden of the national debt?

• A) A large debt decreases the amount of capital, thereby decreasing future incomes.
• B) Future generations will have to pay lower taxes to finance the national debt.
• C) The current generation receives a higher level of government services.
• D) The current generation pays a higher level of taxes.

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Definitions:

Emotion

A multifaceted mental state that encompasses a person's personal feelings, physical reactions, and actions or expressions.

Autonomic Nervous System

The autonomic nervous system is a part of the nervous system responsible for controlling involuntary bodily functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress or low blood glucose; plays roles in metabolism and immune response.

Anger

A strong feeling of annoyance, displeasure, or hostility, often a response to perceived wrongs or frustrations.