Since 1940, the U.S. Government Has Experienced

question 78

Multiple Choice

Since 1940, the U.S. government has experienced

• A) about the same number of years with budget deficits as with budget surpluses.
• B) twice as many annual budget surpluses as annual budget deficits.
• C) only one year with a budget surplus.
• D) many more budget deficits than budget surpluses.

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