Question

Which items are part of mandatory spending in the federal government?

Select the three correct answers.

(2 points)
Responses

state and local governments
state and local governments

education and transportation
education and transportation

military and defense
military and defense

Social Security
Social Security

Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid

Federal Bureau of Investigation

Answer 1

The three correct answers that are part of mandatory spending in the federal government are:

1. Social Security
2. Medicare and Medicaid
3. (Note: "military and defense" is part of discretionary spending, not mandatory spending)

So, the correct selections are:
- Social Security
- Medicare and Medicaid

There seems to be only two options provided that are part of mandatory spending. If you need three items, please clarify or check if there are more options in your list.