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What geographic region contributes the most in federal taxes?

Upper midwest

Of the statements below, which can be determined by the information presented in the graphic?

Federal aid and grants can fluctuate greatly over time, but grants in aid as percentage of GDP remains relatively constant.

What is the overall trend in grants in aid as percentage of gross domestic product (GDP) from 1960-2012?

Grants in aid as percentage of GDP has remained fairly constent although it has risen slightly over time

Which category accounts for nearly 57 percent of the federal money provided to state and local governments?

Health

Federal aid as a percentage of state and local expenditures is the most volatile of all of the aid depicted. How would you explain this?

In 1960s federal grants were on the rise as the federal government assumed a large role in funding programs in the states. Then, in the 1980s, president Reagan returned responsibility to the states.

Identify the demographic group that would best explain why some states are recipients of more than $100 billion in federal assistance.

Number of citizens who are retired and rely on social security and Medicare

What geographic region receives the most federal assistance?

Southeast