Which of the Following Statements About the Congressional Budget Office

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Congressional Budget Office is INCORRECT?

• A)It advises Congress on the likely economic effect of different spending programs.
• B)It provides information on the cost of proposed policies.
• C)It was created in 1921 and originally designed to audit government expenditures.
• D)It prepares analysis of the president's budget and economic projections.
• E)It gives members of Congress arguments to use in their budget debates.

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