What Is an Example of Mandatory Spending in the Federal

question 49

Multiple Choice

What is an example of mandatory spending in the federal budget?

• A) an entitlement program such as Social Security
• B) national security expenditures for the Department of Homeland Security
• C) funding for the national parks and forest systems
• D) funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
• E) funding for transportation and infrastructure

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Definitions:

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, not guaranteed to be optimal, perfect, logical, or rational, but are sufficient for reaching an immediate goal.

Elimination

The process through which the body removes waste materials, such as urine and feces, from its systems.

Trial And Error

A fundamental method of solving problems characterized by repeated, varied attempts until success or a solution is achieved.

Problem Solving

Thoughts and actions required to achieve a desired goal that is not readily attainable.