Why Has Federal Spending Generally Increased Over the Years

question 67

Multiple Choice

Why has federal spending generally increased over the years?

• A)because Democrats in Congress will not cut the defense budget
• B)because of uncontrollables like discretionary spending
• C)because of uncontrollables like mandatory spending
• D)because the income tax rate in the United States is too high

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