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Fiscal Policy: Spending

Question 5 • IL-Economics

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the federal government and its employees?

Answer
M
Millions of Americans work for the federal government.
T
The federal government is not allowed to hire employees.
T
The majority of Americans are employed by the federal government.
T
The number of federal employees is too small to affect government spending.

Explanation

The federal government employs millions of people across agencies such as the military, postal service, and departments that provide public services. That makes “Millions of Americans work for the federal government” the most accurate statement. The government can hire employees, and their salaries and benefits are a significant part of federal spending.

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