Rank the following state and local government expenditure categories from largest to smallest.
A)education, public welfare, highways
B)transfer payments to the poor, education, public safety
C)police, road maintenance, education
D)public health, public safety, public utilities

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Education is typically the largest expenditure category for state and local governments, followed by public welfare (which includes Medicaid and other social services) and highways.

B is not correct, as transfer payments to the poor (such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) are generally a smaller expenditure category than education and public safety.

C is not correct, as road maintenance is typically included in the broader category of highways, and police spending is generally a smaller expenditure category than education and highways.

D is not correct, as public health, public safety, and public utilities are all relatively small expenditure categories compared to education and public welfare.

Rank the Following State and Local Government Expenditure Categories from Largest