Among the Major Spending Categories for State and Local Governments,which

question 139

Multiple Choice

Among the major spending categories for state and local governments,which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The biggest single expenditure is education.
• B) The public welfare category does not include the costs of administering some federal programs.
• C) As a general rule, spending on public schools and public universities exceeds that spent on all other services combined.
• D) Local services such as libraries, police, trash removal, fire protection, and park maintenance, are a very small share of expenditures overall.

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Electron Configuration

How electrons are distributed within the atomic or molecular orbitals of an atom or molecule.

Selenium

A chemical element with symbol Se and atomic number 34, known for its role in human health and electronics.

Zinc

A metallic element with the symbol Zn and atomic number 30, known for its corrosion-resistant properties and use in various alloys and batteries.

Arsenic

A toxic metalloid element with the atomic number 33, used in various industrial processes and known for its carcinogenic properties.