In This Table, Showing U

Multiple Choice

In this table, showing U.S. federal spending for 2007, interest on the debt refers to

A) interest paid to owners of government debt held by the public.
B) interest charged by the U.S. government for U.S. foreign aid to other countries.
C) spending by the U.S. government on education and highways.
D) interest charged by the U.S. government on loans to states for education programs.