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appyboo

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Which of the following statements most accurately describes the national defense budget?
 
  a. It includes funding for the Department of Defense as well as the Department of Energy's nuclear activities and the Coast Guard and FBI.
  b. It includes only funding for the men and women in uniform.
  c. It takes up about 60 percent of the total federal budget.
  d. It takes up more of the federal budget than Social Security and healthcare combined.
  e. It includes funding for the Defense Department and the Commerce Department.

Question 2

Which of the following has NOT put a strain on the Social Security system?
 
  a. Americans increasingly retire at a later age
  b. Early retirement
  c. Increased life expectancy
  d. Falling birthrates
  e. Fewer workers paying taxes, in relation to those collecting Social Security


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wshriver

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Reply #1 on: Jul 9, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a


appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 9, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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