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Why is it difficult for the federal government to increase or decrease spending?

A Most government officials are reluctant to authorize any changes in spending
B 2/3 of all government spending is on entitlements, which the government Cannot easily alter
C Taxpayers and citizens get upset when the government decides to stop paying for something
D Different states may have different goals, so they may not agree with the monetary changes

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Two-thirds of all gov spending is on entitlements, which the gov cannot easily alter...
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There are several reasons why it is difficult for the federal government to increase or decrease spending, but the best option is "C Taxpayers and citizens get upset when the government decides to stop paying for something"
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