Asked by Jackson Lukens on Jun 20, 2024

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The largest expenditure of the U.S. federal government is for

A) education.
B) national defense.
C) pensions and income security.
D) interest on public debt.

Federal Government Expenditure

The total amount of money spent by the federal government on various programs, services, and obligations.

  • Identify the major expenditure areas of the U.S. federal government.
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John David DelfinJun 20, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Pensions and income security, which include Social Security, unemployment insurance, and welfare programs, represent the largest expenditure of the U.S. federal government. This category surpasses others like national defense and education in terms of annual spending.