Government spending provided by passage of appropriations bills that set aside funds for specific federal agencies and programs.
A) Mandatory spending
B) Discretionary spending
C) Required spending
D) Appropriations spending

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Discretionary spending is the portion of the budget that the United States Congress decides on annually through the appropriations process. It includes funding for federal agencies and programs not mandated by law, contrasting with mandatory spending, which is required by existing laws.

Government Spending Provided by Passage of Appropriations Bills That Set