When a Budget Is Not Approved in Time, _____

question 112

Multiple Choice

When a budget is not approved in time, _____

• A) agencies operate on the basis of continuing resolutions.
• B) agencies operate on the basis of a budget resolution developed by budget committees.
• C) agencies tend to shut down.
• D) the president can force Congress to act.
• E) agencies borrow from the Federal Reserve.

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Definitions:

Urban Areas

Designated regions characterized by higher population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding them.

Homestead Act

Legislation passed in 1862 in the United States that granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee, provided they improve the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops.

Founding Father

A member of the group of leaders who established the foundation of a nation, state, or political platform, often referred to in the context of the United States.

Collective Violence

Acts of violence committed by groups of individuals, ranging from spontaneous acts of public violence to organized acts by larger groups against others.