In a Fiscal Year When the Government Spends More Than

question 37

Multiple Choice

In a fiscal year when the government spends more than it receives in tax revenues, the government is facing a:

• A) budget surplus.
• B) budget deficit.
• C) government shutdown.
• D) decreasing national debt.

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