What is the most likely result of new U.S. government programs beginning without any budget to pay for them? Choose one answer.

A.
Citizens in the future will have fewer services or higher taxes.

B.
Politicians will have less chance of being re-elected to office.

C.
Americans will offer to pay higher taxes to balance the budget.

D.
Goods and services will continue to become more expensive.

A. Citizens in the future will have fewer services or higher taxes.