Mandatory Outlays

question 64

Multiple Choice

Mandatory outlays

• A) usually change during the budget process.
• B) cannot be altered once they are made into law.
• C) require changes in existing laws if those outlays are to be altered.
• D) are a minor component of total outlays,and so are usually ignored.
• E) are another name for discretionary outlays.

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