A continuing resolution is _____
A) an agreement that requires Congress to balance the budget on an annual basis.
B) an agreement that allows Congress to have a lot of control over the budgetary process.
C) an agreement that allows agencies to spend at the rate of the previous year's budget.
D) a decision made by congressional committees about the federal spending and revenue levels for five years.
E) a decision made by congressional committees to guarantee benefits for those who qualify for government transfer programs.

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A continuing resolution is a temporary agreement that allows government agencies to spend at the same rate as the previous year's budget when Congress has not passed new appropriations bills. It is not related to balancing the budget, giving Congress control over the budgetary process, setting spending levels for five years, or guaranteeing benefits for transfer programs.

A Continuing Resolution Is _____