If the Fiscal Year Begins Without a Budget and Congress

question 18

Multiple Choice

If the fiscal year begins without a budget and Congress fails to pass continuing resolution, then:

• A) the president has the right to raise the debt ceiling.
• B) federal agencies operate on the basis of the previous year's budget.
• C) the interest rate paid on the national debt automatically increases.
• D) the federal government shuts down.

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Definitions:

Parallel Path

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Input Instructions

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Input Modules

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