Much of the federal budget goes toward the cost of Social Security, yet congressional efforts to change this are hampered because spending for this program is considered to be which of the following?

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Social Security spending is considered "uncontrollable" because it is a mandatory program with benefits determined by eligibility criteria, making it difficult for Congress to alter without changing the underlying laws.

Much of the Federal Budget Goes Toward the Cost of Social