Which Statement About Federal Mandatory Spending Is Accurate

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which statement about federal mandatory spending is accurate?

• A) Because of its importance for the life of the nation, spending for the military is regarded as mandatory.
• B) Because appropriation bills must pass for agencies to continue operations, all spending that must go through the full appropriation cycle is considered mandatory.
• C) Spending for social security benefits is officially mandatory.
• D) Any public program with strong political support is seen as mandatory.

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