Although ________ initially proposes and ultimately approves the budget, the discussion and amendment process rests with ________.
A) Congress; the President
B) the Senate; the President
C) Congress; the Federal Reserve
D) the President; Congress
E) the U.S.Treasury; Congress

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According to the United States Constitution, the President is responsible for proposing a budget to Congress, but ultimately it is up to Congress to approve and allocate funds. Therefore, option D is the correct answer as the President initially proposes and Congress is responsible for the discussion and amendment of the budget. Options A, B, C, and E are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities of the different branches of government in the budget-making process.

Although ________ Initially Proposes and Ultimately Approves the Budget, the Discussion