Why Is It So Difficult to Cut Defense Spending

question 38

Multiple Choice

Why is it so difficult to cut defense spending?

• A)because defense spending is only adjusted every five years
• B)because defense spending is controlled by a select committee consisting of military veterans
• C)because so many members of Congress have defense industries in their districts
• D)because defense spending is indexed to inflation

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