The Largest Expenditure by State and Local Governments Is for

question 26

Multiple Choice

The largest expenditure by state and local governments is for

• A) public welfare.
• B) highways.
• C) education.
• D) fire and ambulance services.
• E) transfers to the federal government.

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Definitions:

Technological Revolution

A period of rapid technological change and innovation that significantly alters industries, economies, and societies.

Scientific Revolution

A period of significant advancements and developments in the fields of science during the 16th and 17th centuries, fundamentally changing the understanding of the natural world.

Postindustrial Revolution

A phase of societal development marked by a shift from manufacturing-based economies to service-oriented, information-based economies.

Primary Sector

The part of the economy that involves the extraction of raw materials from the environment, such as agriculture, fishing, and mining.