Chapter 30: Q.22 (page 742)
What are the main categories of U.S. federal government spending?
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The main areas of federal spending are national defense, Social Security, healthcare, and interest payments.
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Chapter 30: Q.22 (page 742)
What are the main categories of U.S. federal government spending?
The main areas of federal spending are national defense, Social Security, healthcare, and interest payments.
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