Between 1990 and 2000 the bureaucratic growth appeared to slow; however, despite efforts to cut bureaucratic spending, what factors caused a growth spurt in the federal bureaucracy?
a. the end of the Cold War and the aging population
b. the war on terror, economic stimulus, and healthcare package
c. increased TSA regulations over domestic and international travel
d. increased taxes and trade restrictions
e. increased funding for education and the many school districts throughout the country
ANS: B
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