How does this graph show the importance of
government spending to millions of americans?
a. state and local governments get the most money
b. the largest portion is spent on national defense
c. the largest portion is in the form of direct payments
to workers and citizens.
d. the government's payments all take the form of
grants.

Which statement best represents an economic weakness of the national government under the articles of confederation? a. the national government was unable to collect taxes. b. national and state taxes combined were too high for most services to pay. c. congress set different tax rates for each state, leading to conflict. d. state refused to collect taxes on behalf of the national government