During 1998-2001, as a Result of Increased Taxes and Reduced

question 87

Multiple Choice

During 1998-2001, as a result of increased taxes and reduced federal spending, the federal surplus _____

• A) increased.
• B) decreased.
• C) turned into a deficit.
• D) remained constant.
• E) was halved.

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