1. Over time, the federal government has grown relative to the U. S
Over time, the federal government has grown relative to the U.S. economy

3. State and local government has also increased relative to the US economy

4. Government expenditures split into categories
Direct purchase of goods and services.
Government transfer payments.
Income redistribution in which recipients not obligated to provide service for income.

5. The composition of federal and state/local government expenditures has changed

7. Comparison US with other Developed Countries in Total Government Spending