A decision by the president NOT to spend money appropriated by Congress is called
A)impoundment.
B)executive order.
C)presidential discretion.
D)line item veto.
E)executive agreement.

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Impoundment refers to the decision by the president not to spend money that has been appropriated by Congress. This power was used frequently by presidents in the past but has become less common since the passage of the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974.

A Decision by the President NOT to Spend Money Appropriated