As measured by comparing United States government expenditures as a proportion of all economic activity, the United States
A. has one of the largest governments among Western democracies.
B. has one of the smallest governments among Western democracies.
C. ranks about average in size among Western democracies.
D. ranked as one of the smallest governments until 2008, then grew to one of the largest within two years.
E. has one of the largest public sectors, but one of the smallest private sectors.
Answer: B. has one of the smallest governments among Western democracies.
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