Among the major spending categories for state and local governments,which of the following statements is correct?
A)The biggest single expenditure is education.
B)The public welfare category does not include the costs of administering some federal programs.
C)As a general rule, spending on public schools and public universities exceeds that spent on all other services combined.
D)Local services such as libraries, police, trash removal, fire protection, park maintenance, etc.collectively are a very small share of expenditures.

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Education is the biggest single expenditure for state and local governments. In 2017, it accounted for approximately 33% of total state and local government spending, according to the National Association of State Budget Officers.

Note: B is also partially correct, as some federal programs like Medicaid are administered by state governments, but the question asks specifically about state and local government spending categories. C is incorrect, as education spending is not greater than all other services combined. D is also incorrect, as local services collectively make up a significant portion of expenditures.

Among the Major Spending Categories for State and Local Governments,which