Question

the graph shows how the federal budget grew between 1980 and 2010. us government revenue and expenditures, 1980–2010 (money spent: orange line; money received: blue line) a conclusion that can be drawn from the graph is the federal government has to borrow money to meet its expenditures. the federal government spent more on programs in each of the last 30 years. the federal government consistently receives enough money to meet its expenditures. the federal government has almost always spent more than it receives.

Explanation:

• Analyze each option:
• Option 1: The graph doesn't directly show borrowing, just spending vs. revenue. Eliminate.
• Option 2: "Each of the last 30 years" is too absolute. The graph shows trends but not every single year. Eliminate.
• Option 3: The orange line (spent) is often above the blue line (received), so it doesn't consistently receive enough. Eliminate.
• Option 4: The orange line (Money Spent) is almost always above the blue line (Money Received) from 1980 - 2010, so the government has almost always spent more than it receives. This matches.

Answer:

D. the federal government has almost always spent more than it receives.