Which of the Following Statements Regarding Discretionary and Mandatory Spending

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding discretionary and mandatory spending is correct?

• A) Discretionary spending is authorized by permanent laws.
• B) Mandatory spending may act as an automatic stabilizing force in the macro economy.
• C) Discretionary spending has steadily grown as a percentage of the federal budget since the 1960s.
• D) Mandatory spending programs include national defense, income security, and education.

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