Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The national debt has decreased since the budget agreement has been reached.
• B) Because the economy has grown at a rapid rate, the national debt has increased in spite of the budget agreements between Congress and the president.
• C) Most of the federal government debt is held by federal agencies.
• D) It may sometimes be appropriate for government to run a deficit.

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