In the United States, most legislative bodies may approve a budget that diverges in important respects from the budget proposed by the chief executive.

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Legislative bodies, such as Congress at the federal level or state legislatures, have the power to modify, amend, or reject the budget proposed by the chief executive, such as the President or a Governor, and approve a budget that reflects their priorities.

In the United States, Most Legislative Bodies May Approve a Budget