Discretionary expenditures account for approximately
A)One-fifth of the federal budget.
B)One-half of the federal budget.
C)One-third of the federal budget.
D)Three-fourths of the federal budget.

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Discretionary expenditures are those that are not required by law and can be changed each year by Congress. They account for about one-fifth of the federal budget.

Discretionary Expenditures Account for Approximately