The part of the federal budget that has increased at the fastest rate is
A) national defense.
B) interest payments.
C) entitlements.
D) government salaries.

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Entitlements, such as Social Security and Medicare, have been increasing rapidly due to the aging population and rising healthcare costs. This has led to a significant increase in the overall federal budget.

The Part of the Federal Budget That Has Increased at the Fastest