33. Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
"After midterm elections, a new political party took power in Congress. Unhappy with the
previous ruling party's governing and the presidential administration's mishandling of the
budget, Congress passed their own law funding the government by a two-thirds majority, over
the president's veto. Congress refused to increase the military budget and reduced subsidies to
corporate farms. Further legislation increased the tax rate on individuals making over $250,000
per year and families making over $500,000."
What is the MOST LIKELY effect of Congress's actions?
a. The government will operate with a budget surplus and the national debt will shrink.
b. The government will operate with a budget surplus and the national debt will grow.
c. The government will operate with a budget deficit and the national debt will grow.
d. The government will operate with a budget deficit and the national debt will shrink.