Spending on Programs That ________, Such as Social Security and Medicare

question 83

Multiple Choice

Spending on programs that ________, such as Social Security and Medicare, is classified as entitlement and mandatory spending.

• A) is authorized by Congress on an annual basis
• B) has been authorized by prior law
• C) is authorized only in times of budget surpluses
• D) is authorized only in times of budget deficits

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