What could be the best explanation to support the decision of the United States regarding its military expenditures? O A. Americans are concerned about being taken over by another country. OB. The United States considers itself a world-wide "watch dog" for under protected countries. O C. Americans are very wealthy and can afford the expenditures. D. If the United States spends $277 million on defense, no wars will be declared. OE. The United States recruits high school and college students to join its armed forces.
What could be the best explanation to support the decision of the United States regarding its military expenditures? O A. Americans are concerned about being taken over by another country. OB. The United States considers itself a world-wide "watch dog" for under protected countries. O C. Americans are very wealthy and can afford the expenditures. D. If the United States spends $277 million on defense, no wars will be declared. OE. The United States recruits high school and college students to join its armed forces.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Top 5 Countries with the Highest Military Expenditure
**Bar Graph Overview:**
- **U.S.A.:** 277
- **Russia:** 76
- **China:** 64
- **Japan:** 50
- **France:** 47
The bar graph displays the military expenditure of the top 5 countries, highlighting that the United States spends significantly more than the other four countries. The U.S.A. leads with an expenditure of 277, followed by Russia, China, Japan, and France.
### Question:
What could be the best explanation to support the decision of the United States regarding its military expenditures?
### Options:
- **A:** Americans are concerned about being taken over by another country.
- **B:** The United States considers itself a world-wide "watch dog" for under-protected countries.
- **C:** Americans are very wealthy and can afford the expenditures.
- **D:** If the United States spends $277 million on defense, no wars will be declared.
- **E:** The United States recruits high school and college students to join its armed forces.
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