Which Statement Regarding Discretionary and Mandatory Spending Is Correct

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which statement 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.