After 1970, the Share of Federal Spending Allocated to National

question 45

Multiple Choice

After 1970, the share of federal spending allocated to national defense:

• A) declined sharply, while the share allocated to income security increased substantially.
• B) rose sharply, while the share allocated to income security declined substantially.
• C) was relatively constant, while the share allocated to income security declined modestly.
• D) declined modestly, while the share allocated to income security was relatively constant.

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Definitions:

Subsistence Farming

A type of agriculture where farmers focus on growing enough food to feed themselves and their families, with little or no surplus for trade.

Supplying Water

The process, infrastructure, and management involved in providing clean and safe water for drinking, agriculture, and other essential uses to communities.

New England Farm Families

Households located in the New England region, historically engaged in agriculture and playing a vital role in the area's economy and society.

Livestock Specialization

The practice of focusing farm operations on the breeding, raising, and selling of particular types of domesticated animals for agricultural purposes.