Suppose that a federal election is coming soon and the government has been running persistent large budget deficits.Constitutional economists would most likely urge ___________________ in order to eliminate future budget deficits.
A) voters to vote for liberal candidates
B) voters to vote for conservative candidates
C) Congress to pass a law constraining them to spend no more than what they are receiving in tax revenues
D) Congress to remove all constraints on spending and taxes.

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Constitutional economists would likely urge Congress to pass a law constraining their spending to no more than what they are receiving in tax revenues in order to eliminate future budget deficits. This would ensure that the government lives within its means and does not continue to accumulate debt. Voting for liberal or conservative candidates or removing all constraints on spending and taxes are not likely to address the issue of persistent large budget deficits.

Suppose That a Federal Election Is Coming Soon and the Government