Causes for the increase in the elderly population include: answer increases in both the birth rate and life expectancy. decreases in both the birth rate and life expectancy. a decreasing birth rate and increasing life expectancy. an increasing birth rate and decreasing life expectancy.

The graph shows the federal budget from 1980 to 2010. in which period did the federal budget show the greatest deficit? 1980 to 1990 1980 to 2000 1990 to 2000 2000 to 2010

All of the following statements point out negative aspects of the gilded age except: a. politicians gave government jobs to political supporters. b. political bosses cheated large cities out of millions of dollars. c. industrialists bribed members of congress to ensure favorable votes. d. in 1903, wisconsin became the first state to hold primary elections.

Which of the following best summarizes the idea represented by this graph?