Which of the Following Is Accurate Regarding Government Expenditures in the United

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is accurate regarding government expenditures in the United States?

• A) The federal government spends considerably more than state and local governments combined.
• B) The federal government spends more than local governments but less than state governments.
• C) Local governments spend more than state governments, which in turn, spend more than the federal government.
• D) Since 1930, total government expenditures as a share of GDP have declined.

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