Over the course of the 20th century,_____.
A)federal government expenditures have grown less than state and local expenditures
B)federal government expenditures have increased substantially as a percentage of GDP
C)federal government expenditures remained fairly constant except during wartime
D)federal government expenditures have always been higher than the expenditures of state and local governments.

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Data shows that federal government expenditures increased substantially as a percentage of GDP throughout the 20th century. In 1900, federal expenditures were about 2% of GDP, while in 2000 they were closer to 20% of GDP. This increase can be attributed to a variety of factors, including the expansion of federal programs and responsibilities, the growth of military expenditures, and the impact of economic downturns and recessions.

Over the Course of the 20th Century,_____