Suppose a constitutional amendment is passed that mandates a balanced federal budget every year and the President and Congress consistently carry this mandate out. This would be an example of

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Mandating a balanced federal budget every year would limit discretionary policymaking by requiring the government to adhere to a specific policy without deviation or choice. This is an example of nondiscretionary policymaking.

Suppose a Constitutional Amendment Is Passed That Mandates a Balanced