If government expenditures exceed tax receipts then,other things being constant

A) a surplus exists.
B) a balanced budget exists.
C) the public debt will rise.
D) the deficit becomes smaller.

Government Expenditures

Represents the total amount of money spent by the government on various sectors including defense, education, and healthcare.

Tax Receipts

The total collected income from taxes by a government during a specified period.

Public Debt

The total amount of money that a government owes to creditors, both domestic and foreign, also known as national or government debt.