Question

Federal spending increased steadily from 1960 to 2010, reaching about 1.62 trillion in 2010. Which of the following contributes to the trend in federal spending?

interest payments on the national debt

required spending on Medicare and Medicaid

government subsidies to farmers and oil companies

federal funding for states' public education systems

Answer 1

B is probably the best answer

Answer 2

thanks

Answer 3

Because more people = more money for medicare