Noncontrollable Expenditures Are Called "Noncontrollable" Because

question 79

Multiple Choice

Noncontrollable expenditures are called "noncontrollable" because

• A) they increase at the same rate as the public debt.
• B) they change without congressional action.
• C) only the president can approve these entitlement payments.
• D) the political process determines the size of the payments.

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