The national debt is the difference between current government expenditures and taxes.

a. true
b. false


Answer: b. false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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A. $(1,300,000 - A) B. $(1,400,000 - A) C. $(700,000 + A) D. $(1,700,000 - A)

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