In which situation does the national debt decrease?(1 point)

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The federal government has a decrease in the federal deficit from the previous fiscal year but still has a deficit.
The federal government has a decrease in the federal deficit from the previous fiscal year but still has a deficit.

The federal government has a surplus in the budget.
The federal government has a surplus in the budget.

The federal government has a balanced budget.
The federal government has a balanced budget.

The federal government has an increase in the federal deficit from the previous fiscal year.

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The national debt decreases in the situation where the federal government has a surplus in the budget. When there is a budget surplus, the government is bringing in more revenue than it is spending, allowing it to pay down existing debt.