As a percentage of total federal expenditures,national defense spending has _____ since the mid 1950s.
A)slightly increased
B)risen precipitously
C)essentially stayed the same
D)declined

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Since the mid-1950s, the percentage of total federal expenditures allocated to national defense has generally declined, due in part to the growth of other government spending areas such as healthcare and social security.

As a Percentage of Total Federal Expenditures,national Defense Spending Has