If Congress Fails to Pass a Budget Before the Fiscal

question 2

Multiple Choice

If Congress fails to pass a budget before the fiscal year starts, then federal agencies may continue to operate only if Congress has passed a:

• A) balanced budget amendment.
• B) deficit reduction plan.
• C) conference resolution.
• D) continuing resolution.

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Definitions:

Independent Contractor

An individual or entity contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, retaining control over how the work is executed.

Abnormally Dangerous Activity

Activities that inherently carry a significant risk of harm to others or property, where the activity is not common usage and the risk cannot be entirely eliminated.

Contractual Liability

The legal obligations that parties have under a contract, including the consequences of breach.

Principal

The main party to a transaction, acting on their own behalf, such as the owner of a business or the person for whom an agent acts.