Which of the Following Is Not a Strategy Used by Legislatures

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a strategy used by legislatures in the budget process?

• A) Starting a new project with a small appropriation (the "camel's nose")
• B) Protecting the base against cuts
• C) Creating pressure for more funding by holding hearings where interest groups testify on needs for more funding
• D) Employing the line-item veto to cut unnecessary spending

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SWOT Analysis

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SWOT Analysis

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Strategic Plan

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