4. Why do you think the US almost never has a balanced budget?

because we are helping other countrys keep peace with us and not kill us

Explanation:

one reason economists caution against taking drastic measure to balance the budget is the impact it would have on the economy . Balancing the budget would required steep spendings cuts and tax increse which would amount to a double body blow to the U.S. economy ..

to act quickly in times of danger to the united states

because you have to act quickly if you want to live/survive.

b is the answer i am assuming