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Question 7 of 10

What causes countries to form a national debt?
A. Cutting funding to important programs like the military
B. Increasing taxes on the poorest citizens in the country
C. Borrowing money repeatedly to cover budget deficits
D. Requiring lawmakers to pass budgets that create a surplus

Answer 1

C. Borrowing money repeatedly to cover budget deficits.

Step-by-step explanation:

Whenever the budget is over spent while there weren't enough taxes collected, it creates a deficit, adding to the nation's debt. Whenever there is a surplus of collected taxes however, it subtracts the amount of debt. I just got it right on A P E X