Question

In recent years, the Federal government’s top three uses of funds were approximately _____ % for income security and pensions, ______ % for health, and _____ % for national defense.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct numbers for the blank spaces are: 23; 21,7; 18,8.

Explanation:

According to the Congressional Budget Office, in 2009 the United States Government destined 18,8% of the national budget to national defense, 23% for social security (retirement benefits), 21,7% in health care (Medicaid and Medicare), 5,3% in Interest of Federal Debt, and 33,8% in other spending such as education, public transportation, and housing.