In 2008, the Combined Expenditures of Federal, State, and Local

question 256

Multiple Choice

In 2008, the combined expenditures of federal, state, and local governments in the United States were approximately

• A) 14 percent of GDP.
• B) 24 percent of GDP.
• C) 35 percent of GDP.
• D) 44 percent of GDP.

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Resistance Phase

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