The National Debt Is the Total Amount the ________ Government

question 11

Multiple Choice

The national debt is the total amount the ________ government has ________ to make expenditures that exceed tax revenue.

• A) state and local; borrowed
• B) federal; taxed U.S. citizens
• C) state and local; taxed U.S. citizens
• D) federal; borrowed
• E) federal; loaned

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Definitions:

Emphysema

A chronic lung disease characterized by overdistension of the alveolar sacs and inability to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Cyanosis

A bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to insufficient oxygen in the blood.

Barrel Chest

A chest shape characterized by an increased front-to-back diameter, often associated with emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

High-Risk Group

A category of individuals who, due to specific characteristics or behaviors, have a significantly higher chance of developing a particular disease or injury than the general population.