Question

Why would a US president decide to reduce government spending?

Question 12 options:


to increase taxes on the wealthy and middle class


to stimulate the global economy


attempt to increase the federal budget deficit


effort to decrease the federal budget deficit

Answer 1

effort to decrease the federal budget deficit

Answer 2

D) effort to decrease the federal budget deficit

Our national deficit is based upon how much $ our government spends on things. By reducing gov't spending, the hope is that the deficit will drop as a result.