The Difference Between Automatic Fiscal Policy and Discretionary Fiscal Policy

question 257

Multiple Choice

The difference between automatic fiscal policy and discretionary fiscal policy is that

• A) Congress initiates automatic fiscal policy.
• B) the President has nothing to do with discretionary fiscal policy.
• C) Congress must pass laws implementing discretionary fiscal policy.
• D) the President initiates discretionary fiscal policy.

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Contour Lines

Lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation, representing the shape and elevation of the terrain.

Topographic Map

A detailed map that represents the three-dimensional features of a place, such as mountains and valleys, using contour lines to denote elevation changes.

Contours

Lines on a map that connect points of equal elevation, used to represent the shape and elevation of terrain.

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