Where Do Our Tax Dollars Go?

Front

What are the top 3 highest categories of government spending?

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Social Security, Health, and Income Security/National Defense are tied

Front

Between which two categories of spending is the largest gap? Options: Transportation and Health, Income Security and Education, National Defense and Veteran Benefits and Services, Veterans Benefits and Services and Community and Regional Development, Income Security and National Defense

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National Defense and Veteran Benefits and Services

Front

Predict what would happen to the percentage of education spending if there was a large population increase over the next 20-30 years.

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The percentage would likely increase because more children means more per-pupil spending will be necessary in order for schools to operate at a sufficient level.

Front

How does spending on defense compare to spending on veterans benefits and services?

Back

Spending on defense is higher.

Front

Hypothesize why the percentage of the US tax budget spent on the military has steadily decreased. Options: Increased focus on social programs, Decreased global threats, Advancements in military technology may be allowing for fewer people, Political pressure from other countries.

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Advancements in military technology may be allowing for fewer people.