When Congress exercises its power to allocate a set amount of federal dollars for a specific program or agency, it is using its ability to

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Appropriation is the process by which Congress allocates federal funds to specific programs, agencies, or activities. This is distinct from authorization, which is the process of creating or defining the legal operation of a program or agency and setting a funding ceiling.

When Congress Exercises Its Power to Allocate a Set Amount