Examining Government Budget Trends Since the 1960s, It Is Apparent

Examining government budget trends since the 1960s, it is apparent that:

A) government outlays as a share of GDP have steadily risen
B) dollar outlays by all governments have risen but expenditures as a share of GDP have fallen
C) the increase in total tax burden is mostly the result of state and local tax changes
D) no governmental unit makes serious efforts to balance its budget