Which Statement Regarding State-Federal Spending in Texas Is True

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement regarding state-federal spending in Texas is true?

• A) Texas spends more on state-federal programs than most states do.
• B) Texas spends less on state-federal programs than most states do.
• C) Texas spends more than any other state for state-federal programs because Texans favor massive public welfare programs.
• D) State-federal spending in Texas has been historically high relative to that of the rest of the states.
• E) Federal efforts to balance the budget have virtually eliminated all state-federal spending in Texas.

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