Which of the following statements best defines the word temperance? a. the ability to control one's anger when drinking alcohol b. the ability to change one's mind very quickly, particularly in regards to political topics c. modesty or humility in the way one dresses d. moderation or self-restraint, particularly in regards to alcohol

for starters, there is the structural trend of rising primary government expenditure as a share of gdp, which reached 36% in 2014, up from 22% in 1991. this increase reflected a political desire to address the poverty and inequality that had gone unaddressed during previous decades. to support the increase, brazil’s government increased taxes on consumption and promoted progress toward labor-market formalization. nonetheless, public investment, particularly in infrastructure, took a hit. in fact, with the exception of the 2005-2008 period, total investment as a share of gdp has remained below 20% since 1991.