Increased spending on which of the following items is most likely to increase the size of government during the years following 2010?
A) education
B) Social Security and Medicare
C) agricultural subsidies
D) transportation (roads and airports)

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Social Security and Medicare are entitlement programs that require significant government funding. As the population ages and healthcare costs continue to rise, spending on these programs is likely to increase, leading to a larger government size.

Increased Spending on Which of the Following Items Is Most