Which statements accurately describe debts and deficits? Select all that apply.

1-The deficit is the amount a government spends above what it brings in.

2-The government's debt represents how much it owes from borrowing to pay for expenditures.

3-Deficits cause debt to decrease.

4-Deficits cause debt to increase.

5-Debt is free and has few consequences for the government.

6-Debt requires a government to pay back more than it has borrowed.

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Leandro Rhodes

19 December, 19:01

Which statements accurately describe debts and deficits? Select all that apply.

1-The deficit is the amount a government spends above what it brings in.

2-The government's debt represents how much it owes from borrowing to pay for expenditures.

3-Deficits cause debt to decrease.

4-Deficits cause debt to increase.

5-Debt is free and has few consequences for the government.

6-Debt requires a government to pay back more than it has borrowed.

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Jace Snyder · Answer 1

I just took the test the answer is

- A government's budget deficit causes debt to increase.-Debt requires a government to pay back more than it has borrowed.

- The deficit is the amount a government spends above what it brings in.

Zoie · Answer 2

The answer to your question is 1,2,4,6. According to the assignment, it was right.