Social Safety Net Expenditures Currently Constitute Approximately What Percentage of the Federal

question 50

Multiple Choice

Social safety net expenditures currently constitute approximately what percentage of the federal budget?

• A)90 percent
• B)81 percent
• C)67 percent
• D)52 percent
• E)24 percent

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