The Discretionary Spending Component of Federal Spending Includes All Programs

question 25

Multiple Choice

The discretionary spending component of federal spending includes all programs that:

• A) is authorized by prior law.
• B) Congress authorizes on a monthly basis.
• C) is made mandatory by the president of the US.
• D) Congress authorizes on an annual basis.

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Definitions:

Diabetes Mellitus

A chronic condition characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood due to the body's inability to produce or properly use insulin.

Cardiovascular Disease

A class of diseases that involve the heart or blood vessels, including coronary artery disease, heart failure, and stroke.

Inferior Vena Cava

A large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle parts of the body back to the right atrium of the heart.

Left Atrium

The upper left chamber of the heart, which receives oxygenated blood from the lungs and pumps it into the left ventricle.