Spending on Programs That _______, Such as Social Security and Medicare

question 129

Multiple Choice

Spending on programs that _______, such as Social Security and Medicare, is classified as entitlement and mandatory spending.

• A)are authorized by Congress on an annual basis
• B)have been authorized by prior law
• C)are authorized only in times of budget surpluses
• D)are authorized only in times of budget deficits

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Organizational Behavior

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