After 1970, the share of federal spending allocated to national defense:
A) declined sharply, while the share allocated to income security increased substantially.
B) rose sharply, while the share allocated to income security declined substantially.
C) was relatively constant, while the share allocated to income security declined modestly.
D) declined modestly, while the share allocated to income security was relatively constant.

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After 1970, the United States began to wind down its military involvement in the Vietnam War and the share of federal spending allocated to national defense declined sharply. On the other hand, spending on income security programs like Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid increased substantially. Therefore, option A is the correct choice.

After 1970, the Share of Federal Spending Allocated to National