Jimmy Carter faced a host of economic problems when he became president: stagnating wages, rising unemployment, inflation, and falling industrial productivity. From which previous president(s) did he inherit a large federal budget deficit?
A) Kennedy
B) Nixon
C) Ford
D) both Nixon and Ford

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Jimmy Carter inherited a large federal budget deficit from both Presidents Nixon and Ford. Nixon's administration saw increased spending due to the Vietnam War and domestic programs, while Ford continued to face economic challenges that contributed to the deficit.

Jimmy Carter Faced a Host of Economic Problems When He