Where does the money that the government spends on national security come from?

Question

A) sales of goods and services
B) taxing and borrowing
C) other areas of the budget
D) donations from the private sector

Answer 1

B) taxing and borrowing

The money that the government spends on national security primarily comes from taxation (revenue collected from individuals and businesses) and borrowing (issuing government bonds and taking loans when there is a budget deficit).