Spending on programs that Congress authorizes ________ is known as discretionary spending.
A) by prior law
B) on an annual basis
C) on an off-budget emergency basis
D) after approval from the Federal Reserve

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Discretionary spending refers to spending that is determined annually by Congress and is subject to changing levels of funding from year to year. The other options do not accurately describe discretionary spending.

Spending on Programs That Congress Authorizes ________ Is Known as Discretionary