Critics of a balanced- budget amendment believe that a balanced budget would not allow the government enough flexibility to:

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Critics argue that during recessions, the government needs to spend more to stimulate the economy, which would not be allowed under a balanced budget amendment. This would lead to longer and more severe recessions, and possibly even a depression. The other options listed are not as significant and do not require as much flexibility as managing the economy during a recession.

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