Government Discretionary Spending Trends - Fall 2024

Out of it's DISCRETIONARY spending, what does the Federal Government spend the most on?

If you were in charge of the US Budget, what percentage of funds would you give to the FOOD and AGRICULTURE?

• 5-15%

• 15-25%

• 25-35%

• 35-45%

• 45-55%

If you were in charge of the US Budget, what percentage of funds would you give to the EDUCATION?

• 5-15%

• 15-25%

• 25-35%

• 35-45%

• 45-55%

If you were in charge of the US Budget, what percentage of funds would you give to the MILITARY?

• 5-15%

• 15-25%

• 25-35%

• 35-45%

• 45-55%

How much do you think the US Government spends on the Military?

• $37.88 Billion

  2.34%

• $752.06 Billion

  46.53%

• $158.7 Billion

  9.82%

• $370.22 Billion

  22.14%

Military spending is the biggest discretionary budget item. Below, you'll find the other biggest categories. Rank these from most spending to least.

• Education

• Veterans Benefits

• Transportation

• Health

• Agriculture

Match the Spending Category to the Amount and Percentage.

• $104.78 Billion

  6.4%

• Health

• $13.23 Billion

  0.82%

• Education

• $147.38 Billion

  9.12%

• Veterans Benefits

• $71.16 Billion

  4.4%

• Transportation

• $158.7 Billion

  9.82%

• Food and Agriculture