Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) Federal deficits were larger in the early 2000s than in the late 2000s.
• B) Deep tax cuts always expand tax revenues and reduce the public debt.
• C) The public debt has usually declined during wartime.
• D) There is a tendency for the public debt to grow during recessions.

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Definitions:

Anaerobic Respiration

A process by which cells produce energy in the absence of oxygen, typically resulting in the by-product of lactic acid or ethanol.

ATPs

ATPs are molecules known as adenosine triphosphate, which store and provide energy for many biochemical cellular processes through the release of a phosphate group.

Plasma Membrane

The lipid bilayer that surrounds a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Carbohydrates

Organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually in the ratio 1:2:1, serving as a major energy source for the body.