Programs Such as Social Security and Medicare

question 45

Multiple Choice

Programs such as Social Security and Medicare

• A)have to be re-authorized every year.
• B)do not require re-authorization.
• C)can be cut by the President without congressional approval.
• D)have to be re-authorized every year and can be cut by the President without congressional approval.

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