During the last four decades, defense expenditures have
A) accounted for approximately one-half of federal expenditures.
B) accounted for less than 10 percent of federal expenditures.
C) been increasing as a share of federal expenditures.
D) been declining as a share of federal expenditures.

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Over the last four decades, defense expenditures have generally been declining as a share of federal expenditures, as other areas such as social security, healthcare, and interest on debt have grown.

During the Last Four Decades, Defense Expenditures Have