In 2013, the largest component of government spending was:
A) national defense.
B) Social Security.
C) unemployment and welfare.
D) "everything else" (roads, education, police, prisons, science and technology, agriculture, the environment, and other various stimulus programs).

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According to data from the Office of Management and Budget, Social Security accounted for 24.2% of total government spending in 2013, making it the largest component. National defense was the second-largest component at 18.7%, followed by "everything else" at 18.6%, and unemployment and welfare at 12.5%.

In 2013, the Largest Component of Government Spending Was