The largest category of federal spending is for

A) health care.
B) science, space, and technology.
C) pensions and income security.
D) national defense.

Federal Spending

Refers to the expenditures by the central government of a country on goods, services, and obligations.

Health Care

The organized provision of medical, diagnostic, preventive, and treatment services including mental health, personal care, and research activities.

Pensions

Retirement plans that require an employer to make contributions into a pool of funds set aside for a worker's future benefit.