Question

answer this question before making any changes to spending percentages. according to the 2012 budget, which two functions received the least spending? international affairs national defense transportation social security income security

Explanation:

In typical US budget allocations, international affairs and transportation generally have relatively lower spending compared to major areas like national defense, Social Security, and income security. National defense has high spending for security needs, Social Security and income security are major social programs with significant budgets, while international affairs (foreign aid, diplomacy - related spending) and transportation (infrastructure - related, but often less than major social/defense programs) tend to have smaller budget shares.

Answer:

A. international affairs, C. transportation