Answer this question before making any changes to spending percentages. According to the 2012 budget, which two functions received the least spending?

international affairs

national defense

transportation

Social Security

income security

The Correct Answer is

Social Security

National Defense.

Explanation:

Social Security, which is traditionally a costly segment given the demographic characteristics of the country, with spending of $ 800 billion that serves 56 million Americans and accounts for about 1/5 of government spending and about 5% of GDP.

and, the National Defense, which recorded record spending in 2012 at $ 703 billion, which adjusted for inflation was the highest since the second world.