Suppose There Was a Debate Regarding Military Budgets and the Democrat

question 14

Multiple Choice

Suppose there was a debate regarding military budgets and the Democrat was arguing for a budget increase from $400 billion to $405 billion and the Republican was arguing for the budget to increase to $425 billion. Further suppose military salaries and procurement of the same weapons systems are project to rise 2%. The Republican accuses the Democrat of proposing a cut to the military, the Democrat insists his plan increases military spending. What is going on here?

• A)The Democrat is cutting the military only if you use current services budgeting.
• B)The Republican is cutting the military only if you use baseline budgeting.
• C)Both are proposing increases. The Republican is lying regardless of budgeting technique.
• D)Both are proposing cuts. They are both lying regardless of budgeting technique.

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