. Jonathan Landreth
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Which words in the passage best help clarify the meaning of deficit?
A national budget is a document that estimates a nation's annual income and expenditures. A budget deficit occurs when a nation spends
more money than it earns. If this imbalance continues, it can result in the gradual accumulation of national debt. This debt may be owed to
many different types of creditors, including other governments or international banks. As debt increases due to interest, the nation may have
inadequate funds to repay its creditors. This situation can negatively affect the ability of the country to borrow money in the future,
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