How Does a Country's National Debt Compare to Its Budget

How does a country's national debt compare to its budget deficit?

A) The debt typically is lower than a budget deficit because the deficit is the accumulation of all previous deficits minus any repayments.
B) The debt typically is much larger than a budget deficit because the debt is the accumulation of all previous deficits minus any repayments.
C) The debt typically is lower than a budget deficit because the debt is equal to the deficit minus any payments.
D) The debt typically is higher than a budget deficit because the deficit is equal to the debt minus any payments.