Question

This graph shows US revenue and expenditures between 1980 and 2010. A graph shows the U S Government and Expenditures from 1980 to 2010. The money spent and money received generally follow the same trend, but the money spent is generally higher than the money received. Around 2008, the amount of money spent increased and money received decreased. Which statements describe what this graph indicates about government spending? Check all that apply. The government needs to raise taxes or cut spending. The government spends too much money. The government should produce more money to cover spending. The government almost always spends more than it collects. The government needs to lower taxes to cover spending.

Answer 1

a,b,d

Explanation:took on edge

Answer 2

a) The government needs to raise taxes or cut spending.
b) The government spends too much money.
d) The government almost always spends more than it collects.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the yellow line to represent government spending, we can see that the government is now spending more money than it is bringing in via taxation and fee collection. Revenue inconsistencies are shown by the blue line in the graft. For the duration of this 20-year dataset, the government's revenue consistently overspends.

Check all that apply. (Check your order of your options please.)

a) The government needs to raise taxes or cut spending.

b) The government spends too much money.

c) The government should produce more money to cover spending.

d) The government almost always spends more than it collects.

e) The government needs to lower taxes to cover spending.