This graph shows US revenue and expenditures between 1980 and 2010. A graph shows the U S Government and Expenditures from 1980 to 2010. The money spent and money received generally follow the same trend, but the money spent is generally higher than the money received. Around 2008, the amount of money spent increased and money received decreased. Which statements describe what this graph indicates about government spending? Check all that apply. The government needs to raise taxes or cut spending. The government spends too much money. The government should produce more money to cover spending. The government almost always spends more than it collects. The government needs to lower taxes to cover spending.