List the Three Most Important Expenditure Programs of the Federal

question 191

Essay

List the three most important expenditure programs of the federal government. How do they differ from the three most important expenditure programs of state and local governments? Explain why it makes more sense for the federal government to purchase "national defense" rather than state governments.

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Definitions:

Manchukuo

A puppet state in Northeast China and Inner Mongolia, established by Japan in 1932 and lasting until the end of World War II. It was part of Japan's imperialist expansion and occupation.

Pentagon

The United States Department of Defense's headquarters, a large office building near Washington, D.C., known for its distinctive pentagonal shape.

Decolonization

The process by which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, often through negotiations or conflict.