Which statements accurately describe debts and deficits? Check all that apply.

The statements that accurately describe debts and deficits are:

- A government's budget deficit causes debt to increase. (because the government are forced to seek money from another country to continue their policies)

Debt requires a government to pay back more than it has borrowed. (because of the interest rates)

The deficit is the amount a government spends above what it brings in. (if the amount spends below what it brings in, it's called a surplus)