Which of the Following Is NOT True of Discretionary Spending

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of discretionary spending?

• A) It is a form of federal spending that Congress can modify or eliminate in any given year.
• B) It includes entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security.
• C) It includes spending on education, the environment, and national defense.
• D) Currently, under the Obama administration, discretionary spending is at 15 percent of the overall budget.
• E) Discretionary spending lies within the president's immediate influence.

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