Which of the following statements best characterizes the government's spending on federal contracts in recent years?
A)The amount of spending on federal contracts has remained the same since 2000.
B)The amount of spending on federal contracts has decreased steadily since 2000.
C)The amount of spending on federal contracts has increased significantly overall since 2000, but for the first time in 13 years, spending on outside contractors declined in 2011.
D)The amount spent on federal contracts declined between 2000 and 2005 but has dramatically increased since 2005.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the statement, the amount of spending on federal contracts has increased significantly overall since 2000, but for the first time in 13 years, spending on outside contractors declined in 2011. Therefore, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they are not supported by the given statement.

Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Government's Spending