Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Government expenditures are currently the lowest percentage of GDP they have ever been.
2. Transfer payments have doubled since the 1960s.
3. Social security, Medicare, and Medicaid are all discretionary programs.
4. State and local spending closely mirrors federal spending.
5. State and local governments receive significant funds from the federal government.


1. False
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True

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