At the same time that the first Congress under president Ronald Reagan cut federal income taxes by about 25 percent, lawmakers also voted to

A) establish Medicare.
B) eliminate the food stamp program.
C) increase military spending.
D) privatize Social Security.

Federal Income Taxes

Taxes levied by the federal government on the annual income of individuals and businesses, used to fund public services and government operations.

Military Spending

Financial allocation by a government for the maintenance and operations of armed forces, including expenses related to equipment, personnel, and infrastructure.

Lawmakers

Lawmakers are elected or appointed officials responsible for making and enacting the laws that govern a state or country.