The Difference Between Automatic Fiscal Policy and Discretionary Fiscal Policy

question 257

Multiple Choice

The difference between automatic fiscal policy and discretionary fiscal policy is that

• A) the President has nothing to do with discretionary fiscal policy.
• B) Congress must pass laws implementing discretionary fiscal policy.
• C) the President initiates discretionary fiscal policy.
• D) Congress initiates automatic fiscal policy.

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