Of spending planned in President Obama's FY 2015 budget,about ____ percent can be classified as uncontrollable or relatively uncontrollable.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Uncontrollable or relatively uncontrollable spending refers to mandatory spending on programs like Social Security, Medicare, and interest on the national debt, as well as non-discretionary spending like military pay and veterans' benefits. These programs have funding that is automatically allocated by laws or obligations, so they are not subject to the annual appropriations process. According to analysis by the Congressional Budget Office, about 65% of the total spending in President Obama's FY 2015 budget can be classified as uncontrollable or relatively uncontrollable.

Of Spending Planned in President Obama's FY 2015 Budget,about ____