Which of the Following Accounted for the Highest Percentage of Federal

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following accounted for the highest percentage of federal government spending in the United States in 2013?

• A)Net interest on national debt
• B)National defense
• C)Infrastructure
• D)Social Security
• E)Salaries of government employees

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Definitions:

Clavicle

A lengthy bone acting as a brace between the shoulder blade and sternum, commonly referred to as the collarbone.

Scapula

A flat, triangular bone located on the posterior side of the shoulder, serving as an attachment point for muscles and supporting the arm.

Sternum

The sternum, or breastbone, is a long flat bone located in the center of the chest, serving as a major connection point for ribs.

Thoracic Vertebra

One of the twelve vertebrae located in the mid-back section of the spine, which are connected to the rib cage.